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The F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet can now launch StormBreaker smart bombs. This was officially announced by the US company Raytheon.
The US Air Force has deployed B-1B Lancer strategic bombers to the Middle East. The supersonic aircraft arrived in the region together with an Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine.
L3Harris has been working with the US Navy for more than 60 years and has been providing innovative electronic warfare capabilities for the F/A-18 for more than 20 years. The company was recently awarded a new contract.
The Chilean Air Force intends to modernise all of its fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters. The US company Lockheed Martin will do this.
The information was shared by SavunmaSanayiST. It is about the first batch, which consists of two aircraft. Deliveries of the second batch are scheduled for 2024. In total, Nigeria has ordered six such helicopters.
Spain, Germany and France are working on a sixth-generation fighter jet. But there is a risk that the programme will lose one participant.
Saudi Arabia may receive European Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is close to lifting the embargo.
Israel continues to fight against Hamas and repel rocket attacks from Yemen's Houthis. The Defence Forces showed how one of the rockets was shot down by an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet.
The Spanish Navy is considering the F-35 Lightning II as a replacement for its aging Harrier AV-8B+ attack aircraft. The Iberian country wants to start the project as soon as possible.
The B-1B Lancer made a historic visit to Turkey. The US supersonic aircraft arrived at Incirlik base for the first time.
Airbus has handed over the first H135 light helicopter to the Spanish Navy. Spain has ordered a total of three dozen aircraft.
The ceremony of handing over the helicopters took place this Monday, 30 October. The first AW149s were delivered to the 7th Aviation Squadron, which is part of the 25th Air Cavalry Brigade of the Polish Army. By the way, Poland will purchase a total of 32 AW149 helicopters. The contract for deliveries was signed in 2022.
Boeing is preparing to deliver the first F-15EX Eagle II fighter in its final configuration. The aircraft recently made its debut flight.
The US Air Force will pay more for the modernised F-15EX aircraft than for the fifth-generation F-35A fighters. Breaking Defence journalists found out the prices.
Kuwait continues to receive European fourth-generation Eurofighter Typhoon fighters. Recently, another batch of aircraft arrived in the country.
