Spanish Eurofighter crashes after national day parade, pilot dead
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DefenceTalkMADRID: A Spanish Eurofighter jet crashed on Thursday after taking part in a military display in Madrid for Spain’s national day, killing its pilot, the defence ministry said. “As a result of the accident, the pilot of the plane that crashed on its approach to landing has died,” the ministry said in a statement. It […]https://www.defencetalk.com/spanish-eurofighter-crashes-after-national-day-parade-pilot-dead-70668/
China’s J-20 fighter jet put into service
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DefenceTalkChina’s latest J-20 stealth fighter has been officially commissioned into military service, according to Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense on Thursday. The flight tests are being conducted as scheduled, Wu said at a press conference. The J-20 is China’s fourth-generation medium and long-range fighter jet. It made its maiden flight in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-j-20-fighter-jet-put-into-service-70564/
Qatar Signs LOI for 24 Eurofighter Typhoon Jets
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DefenceTalkToday the Defence Secretary has welcomed Qatar’s intent to proceed with the purchase of Typhoon aircraft and the further strengthening of the United Kingdom’s defence relationship with the State of Qatar. During a visit to the Gulf state today, Sir Michael Fallon and his Qatari counterpart, Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah, signed a Statement of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/qatar-signs-loi-for-24-eurofighter-typhoon-jets-70487/
China Unveils Unmanned Attack Helicopter
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DefenceTalkChina is promoting an unmanned reconnaissance / combat helicopter in the international market, further expanding the scope of its military drones offered to foreign buyers. Aviation Industry Corp of China, the State-owned aircraft giant, has put its AV500W unmanned autonomous helicopter on display at the fourth China Helicopter Expo that opened on Thursday in Tianjin. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-unveils-unmanned-attack-helicopter-70476/
US Approves Canadian Super Hornet Deal that May Never Happen
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DefenceTalkThe U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 18 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and associated equipment to Canada as part of a potential deal worth $5.23 billion, according to a September 12 announcement from the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The announcement outlines the potential sale of ten F/A-18Es, eight F/A-18Fs, eight F414-GE-400 engine […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-canadian-super-hornet-deal-that-may-never-happen-70474/
China, Russia Progress in Talks to Produce Heavy-Lift Helicopters
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DefenceTalkChina and Russia have made progress in talks to produce a new model of heavy-lift helicopters, a well-placed Chinese source said Wednesday. The two sides have reached consensus on technical terms, split of responsibilities, and a roadmap to implement the project, said Huang Chuanyue, deputy chief engineer of Avicopter, the helicopter arm of the state-owned […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-russia-progress-in-talks-to-produce-heavy-lift-helicopters-70465/
US Authorizes $5Bn Sale Of Super Hornet Jet Fighters To Canada
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DefenceTalkThe US State Department on Tuesday authorized the $5.2 billion sale of 18 Super Hornet jet fighters and associated equipment to the Canadian military, in a deal that may depend on the resolution of a separate trade dispute. The Canadian government placed the order a year ago to partially replace its ageing fleet of fleet […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-authorizes-5bn-sale-of-super-hornet-jet-fighters-to-canada-70458/
Saab Presents Gripen Aggressor
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DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab presents a new variant of Gripen, Gripen Aggressor. Gripen Aggressor is based on the proven Gripen C-series and is the ultimate platform for the adversary air combat training market. Gripen Aggressor brings a unique mix of high performance, mission flexibility and availability combined with a low life cycle cost. There […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-presents-gripen-aggressor-70455/
New Russian MiG-41 Interceptor Will Be Able to Operate In Space
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DefenceTalkThe cutting-edge interceptor aircraft, which has been under development for several years, will be able to reach space and even potentially operate without a pilot, according to the CEO of the MiG corporation working on the project. The research and development of the PAK DP (perspective aviation complex of long-range interceptor) was launched by the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-russian-mig-41-interceptor-will-be-able-to-operate-in-space-70375/
RAF A400 Atlas Debuts During Mobility Guardian
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DefenceTalkMany Mobility airframes from 11 international countries are attending Mobility Guardian, including the Royal Air Force’s A400M Atlas as it makes its debut in a large-scale exercise. The tactical airlifter is comparable to the C-130 Hercules and the C-17 Globemaster III. Capable of all major components of airlift, including transport, airdrops and aeromedical evacuation, it […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raf-a400-atlas-debuts-during-mobility-guardian-70284/