First Batch of JGSDF Ospreys Arrive in Japan
The first two Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft to be used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGDF) have arrived at Japan’s Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, on the main … Read More
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DSA 2020 & NATSEC ASIA 2020 Deferred
KUALA LUMPUR: One of much anticipated international Asian defence show of the year, the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2020 and NATSEC Asia 2020 exhibitions have been deferred by almost two … Read More
Leonardo M-345 Trainer Certified, Ready for the World!
ROME: Italian company Leonardo announced that the DAAA (Directorate for Air Armaments and Airworthiness), the Italian Ministry of Defence’s Certification Authority, has issued the Initial Certification for Leonardo’s new M-345 … Read More
BAE Systems Acquire Raytheon’s Airborne Tactical Radios Business
After reaching a definitive agreement earlier in January, BAE Systems has now completed the acquisition of Raytheon Technologies Corporation’s Airborne Tactical Radios (“Airborne Radios”) business, bringing industry-leading, battle-tested products and … Read More
Turkish Aerospace, HAVELSAN Collaborate in National Combat Aircraft Project
ANKARA: Turkish defence companies, Turkish Aerospace and HAVELSAN have signed a cooperation agreement for the National Combat Aircraft (MMU) Development Project, said President of Turkish Defence Industries, İsmail Demir. “By … Read More
US Okays Attack Helicopters for Philippines
The Philippine government is considering the procurement of the AH-64E Apache or the AH-1Z Viper to build-up its attack helicopter capability as the US government has given the approval for … Read More
Leonardo to Provide Japan Latest IFF Technology
TOKYO/ROME: Italian company Leonardo has signed a contract worth around €5 million ($5.46 million) with prime contractor Japan Radio Company to provide Mode 5-capable identification friend/foe (IFF) equipment for four … Read More
Termination of Boeing – Embraer Master Transaction Agreement
SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS/CHICAGO: After a year of negotiations, the Master Transaction Agreement (MTA) that was supposed to see a joint collaboration between US air frame maker, Boeing and Brazil’s … Read More
First Barracuda-Class SSN Suffren Starts Sea Trials
The sea trials of the Suffren, the first Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine built by Naval Group, have begun. This will enable the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) and the French … Read More
JASDF Cessna Citation Latitude for Flight Inspections
By ADJ Team TOKYO/WICHITA: Textron Aviation Inc has delivered the first two Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft configured for flight inspection missions. The aircraft were delivered to Kanematsu Corporation and will … Read More