Qatar Signs £6Bn Eurofighter Contract
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DefenceTalkA multi-billion pound contract to supply Qatar with 24 Typhoon aircraft has been signed today, supporting thousands of British manufacturing jobs. The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and his Qatari counterpart, Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah, oversaw the signing of the deal for 24 Typhoons, building on the Statement of Intent signed in September. In addition, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/qatar-signs-6bn-eurofighter-contract-70987/
Qatar Acquires An Additional 12 Rafale
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DefenceTalkSAINT-CLOUD, France — In the presence of the President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, and his Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Qatar Armed Forces and Dassault Aviation signed an agreement on future cooperation and the exercise of an option for 12 Rafale. This new order follows on from the contract […]https://www.defencetalk.com/qatar-acquires-an-additional-12-rafale-70978/
Russia’s Su-57 Fifth-Generation Fighter Makes First Flight with New Engine
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DefenceTalkRussia’s Su-57 fifth-generation stealth air superiority fighter, also known as T-50, had performed its first test flight with a new-generation engine, a source in the Russian Industry and Trade Ministry told reporters on Tuesday. “Russia’s newest fifth generation fighter, T-50, performed its maiden flight with the second stage engine on December 5, 2017, at the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russias-su-57-fifth-generation-fighter-makes-first-flight-with-new-engine-70975/
Israel says F-35 stealth fighter jets operational
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DefenceTalkJERUSALEM: Israel’ military on Wednesday declared its newly acquired F-35 stealth fighters operational, making it the first country outside of the United States to put the ultra hi-tech jets into service. The Israeli Air Force currently has nine jets out of the total of 50 it has agreed to buy. The aim of the purchase […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-says-f-35-stealth-fighter-jets-operational-70965/
China says Indian drone ‘invaded’ its airspace, crashed
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DefenceTalkAn Indian drone has “invaded” China’s airspace and crashed, Chinese state media said on Thursday, months after the neighbors ended one of their worst border standoffs in decades. “The Indian move violated China’s territorial sovereignty. We strongly express our dissatisfaction and opposition,” Xinhua news agency cited the deputy director of the army’s western theater combat […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-says-indian-drone-invaded-its-airspace-crashed-70948/
US, South Korea begin largest-ever joint air drill
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DefenceTalkThe US and South Korea on Monday kicked off their largest ever joint air exercise, an operation North Korea has labeled an “all-out provocation”, days after Pyongyang fired its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile. The five-day Vigilant Ace drill — involving 230 aircraft, including F-22 Raptor stealth jet fighters, and tens of thousands of troops […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-south-korea-begin-largest-ever-joint-air-drill-70939/
Philippine Air Force Selects the A-29 Super Tucano for Close Air Support Role
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DefenceTalkEmbraer announced today a firm order of six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). After a comprehensive public bidding process participated by several manufacturers from around the globe and complying with the stringent evaluation processes the Super Tucano was selected as part of the PAF’s ongoing […]https://www.defencetalk.com/philippine-air-force-selects-the-a-29-super-tucano-for-close-air-support-role-70892/
Rafale Team Looking for SMEs to Set Up Industrial Aeronautical Sector in India
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DefenceTalkSAINT CLOUD, France: On Friday 24 November, Dassault Aviation, Safran and Thales, which together make up Rafale International, were invited by the Centre Val de Loire Regional Council and AEROCENTRE to the aeronautical forum being held in Tours, to present its creation of an industrial aeronautical sector in India, as part of the “Make in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rafale-team-looking-for-smes-to-set-up-industrial-aeronautical-sector-in-india-70861/
MoD: At Least 64 Fighter Jets Needed to Defend Finland
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DefenceTalkFinland’s Ministry of Defence plans to send out invitations to tender for the purchase of 64 new fighter jets. The new jets will replace the current stock of 64 F/A-18 Hornet jets, which have served the Finnish military since 1992. The defence report, which was approved by the Parliament in February, says that the readiness […]https://www.defencetalk.com/mod-at-least-64-fighter-jets-needed-to-defend-finland-70859/
First Japanese-Built F-35B Lands at Misawa AB
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DefenceTalkMISAWA AIR BASE, Japan: A Defense Contract Management Agency government flight representative landed the first Japanese-made F-35B on Misawa AB’s runway, Nov. 2. Maj. Elijah Supper piloted the brand-new aircraft from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Komaki South F-35 Final Assembly and Check Out facility. “This F-35 is one of the most clean and well-built aircraft […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-japanese-built-f-35b-lands-at-misawa-ab-70817/