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At the end of last week, China's People's Liberation Army held an unannounced exercise. This was reported by the Global Times, a publication close to the Communist Party of China.
Saab will try to sell fourth-generation Gripen E fighter jets to India.The Swedish company is ready to participate in a future tender.
The Ukrainian Defence Forces have launched a massive strike on an airfield in Kursk Region. This was reported by the RBC-Ukraine news and analysis website with reference to sources in the Security Service.
A few days ago we wrote about Indonesia's desire to purchase 24 F-15EX Eagle II fighters. The Asian country is also interested in Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk helicopters.
Ukraine will be able to receive almost all US F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets that are in service with the Royal Netherlands Air Force, Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren has said. This was announced by Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren.
An American fourth-generation F/A-18D fighter jet crashed near San Diego. The incident occurred in a deserted area.
The US Navy has awarded Sikorsky (a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin) the largest helicopter purchase contract in history. The service ordered CH-53K King Stallion for the US Marine Corps and for the Israeli Air Force.
On 17 August 2023, an emergency accident involving a US F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet occurred at Misawa Air Base in Japan. The US Air Force launched an investigation into the incident.
Taiwan's air force will be able to equip its modernised F-16V Block 70/72 (Viper) fighters with a new search and tracking system. But first the sale must be approved by the US Congress.
The United States is officially joining the programme for training pilots of the Ukrainian Air Force on F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets. This was announced by Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Pat Ryder.
Last week, the Netherlands officially announced that it would transfer F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to Ukraine. Now the approximate dates for the delivery of the aircraft have emerged.
On 24 August, the mass media wrote that Norway was going to transfer F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to Ukraine. This has now been officially confirmed.
Saudi Arabia is having problems with ordering Eurofighter Typhoon fighters. Because of this, the Kingdom can switch to French Dassault Rafale aircraft.
The day before, Russian media reported a drone attack on the Shaikivka airbase. The Ukrainian Defence Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate confirmed its involvement.
Last week, Russia accused the United States of dangerous manoeuvres by fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters. In turn, U.S. commanders accused the Russians of dangerous counter flights.
