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Jan- 2025 -

7 January

Air

Boeing Clinches $616M US Air Force Deal for F-15 Survivability System

Boeing has been awarded a $616-million contract to begin full-rate production of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System for the F-15 fighter aircraft.

6 January

Air

A row of TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters waits on the runway at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, June 9, 2014. During the advanced flight training phase of a two-year-long flight school course, future Coast Guard pilots train for 7-8 months in the TH-57, learning aircraft systems and avionics, routine and emergency procedures, flight planning, risk management techniques, and earning their instrument rating, which allows them to fly in clouds and restricted visibility.

Rojoef Manuel

Sri Lanka to Receive Military Aircraft From US, Pakistan

Sri Lanka is adopting more American Bell 206 helicopters and a Pakistani Chengdu J-7 aircraft to enhance the country’s air force capabilities.

3 January

Africa

A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. Photo: Embraer

Rojoef Manuel

Embraer to Deliver Four A-29 Super Tucanos to African Customer

Embraer has signed a contract to supply four A-29 Super Tucano light attack and trainer aircraft for an African customer.

3 January

Air

Kaan fighter jet. Photo: Turkish Aerospace Industries

Rojoef Manuel

Saudi Arabia Eyes Purchase of 100 Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets

Saudi Arabia has revealed its intent to acquire around 100 KAAN all-weather combat aircraft from Turkey as part of its air force modernization plan.

3 January

Air

Christine Casimiro

Philippines Decommissions Combat Aircraft Used for Counter-Terrorism

The Philippine Air Force has decommissioned its last two pairs of AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters and OV-10 Bronco light attack aircraft.

2 January

Air

Joe Saballa

China Flaunts New KJ-3000 Early Warning and Control Aircraft

China recently introduced a new Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft designed to enhance the country’s threat detection capabilities.

2 January

Air

Joe Saballa

US Quashes L3Harris Bid to Overturn $991M Spy Plane Deal With Sierra Nevada

L3Harris has failed to overturn the US Army's decision to award Sierra Nevada Corporation a $991-million contract to produce the HADES spy plane.

Dec- 2024 -

30 December

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Austria to Invest $1 Billion in 12 Italian Master Jets

Austria is investing $1.043 billion to acquire 12 M-346 Master combat aircraft from Italian aerospace company Leonardo, replacing the army’s decommissioned Saab 105 jets.

27 December

Air

Babcock's L-39 Albatros trainer aircraft. Photo: Babcock

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock Boosts Pilot Training in France With L-39 Albatros Fleet

Babcock has acquired 11 L-39 Albatros aircraft to expand the company’s international fighter pilot training offering in France.

27 December

Air

Joe Saballa

China’s Sixth-Gen Stealth Fighter Jet Takes Maiden Flight: Report

China appears to have conducted the maiden flight of its sixth-generation fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to challenge US dominance.

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