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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.
The Pentagon has revealed the cost of the fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighters. Russ Goemaere, the head of the F-35 directorate, gave the actual figures.
Northrop Grumman will not profit from the initial low rate production of the sixth generation B-21 Raider aircraft. This was stated by Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden.
The B-21 Raider recently began taxiing tests. Meanwhile, Northrop Grumman is already preparing for its first contract to produce the next generation of nuclear bombers.
The US hit Iranian ammunition depots in Syria. This was reported by the US Department of Defence.
