First Production-Representative Hürjet Jet Trainer Makes Maiden Flight
The first Hürjet jet trainer destined to the Turkish Air Force, part of a first batch of 12 aircraft, flew for the first time on Aug. 30, 2026. The first…
Japan Reportedly Planning Air to Air Variant of ASM-3 Anti-Ship Missile
A new budget document released by the Japanese Ministry of Defense includes a reference to the ASM-3 as both an anti-ship and an anti-air missile, hinting at an additional role…
Uzbekistan Unveils its Chinese J-10CE Fighters
Weeks after the first photographs emerged, Uzbek J-10CE fighters have now been officially shown on national television. Uzbekistan’s acquisition of the Chinese J-10CE fighter jets was finally confirmed on Aug.…
South Korea Launches Next Generation Fighter Program
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has sought detailed industry proposals for a sixth generation jet. South Korea set the ball rolling for its future next-generation jet, with…
Gripen F Flies for the First Time
The Gripen F, the twin-seater variant of the Gripen E, conducted its first flight from Saab’s airfield in Linköping. Saab has announced the successful first flight of the Gripen F,…
Sweden to Begin Phasing Out NH90 TTH Helicopters by 2027 – Reports
The reported phase out follows years of availability and maintainability problems with Sweden’s NH90 fleet and a decision to expand its UH-60M Black Hawk fleet. Less than a decade after…
