Pakistan releases more ‘proof’ contradicting Indian claim of shooting down F-16
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DefenceTalkHours after Foreign Policy published a report on US officials contradicting the Indian claim of shooting down a Pakistan Air Force F-16 jet on February 27, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, issued more ‘proof’ solidifying Pakistan’s position on the matter. Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor, who heads the ISPR, revealed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-releases-more-proof-contradicting-indian-claim-of-shooting-down-f-16-72255/
Saab Presents Update on Gripen Program for Brazil
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DefenceTalkSaab presented the latest developments in the Gripen Programme for Brazil at a press briefing during the LAAD International Defence & Security Exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Saab presented several achievements during the past year, as well as an insight of upcoming milestones. “The last year has been successful for the Brazilian Gripen programme. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-presents-update-on-gripen-program-for-brazil-72253/
Reference Repeated Indian Claims about Shooting Down of Pakistani F-16 by India
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DefenceTalkRAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Reference repeated Indian claims about shooting down of Pakistani F-16 by India and use of F-16 in air battle on 27 February: The event of 27 Feb is part of history now. No Pakistani F16 was hit by Indian air force. As regard PAF action for strikes across [Line of Control], it was […]https://www.defencetalk.com/reference-repeated-indian-claims-about-shooting-down-of-pakistani-f-16-by-india-72246/
US Stops F-35 Fighter Jet Parts Delivery to Turkey
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DefenceTalkAfter months of warnings, the United States has stopped delivery of F-35 fighter jet parts to Turkey in retaliation for Ankara’s decision to move ahead with the purchase of a Russian surface-to-air missile system, the Pentagon said Monday. Top U.S. government leaders have repeatedly threatened to shut down Turkey’s plan to buy the F-35 advanced […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-stops-f-35-fighter-jet-parts-delivery-to-turkey-72244/
US approves $3.8 billion F-16 sale to Morocco
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DefenceTalkThe United States on Monday approved the sale of 25 F-16 fighter aircraft to Morocco for $3.8 billion, the State Department announced. Besides the new Block 70/72 F-16s, equipped with state of the art electronic systems and weaponry, Washington also approved the modernization of 23 F-16s already in the Moroccan air force fleet, for $983 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-3-8-billion-f-16-sale-to-morocco-72226/
Pakistan successfully test-fires ‘extended range smart weapon’, adds to JF-17 capability
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DefenceTalkThe Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday successfully test-fired an indigenously developed “extended range smart weapon” from a JF-17 Thunder aircraft, adding to the multi-role fighter jet’s capabilities. A press release issued by the PAF recognized the trial as a “great milestone”, saying the weapon had been developed and integrated solely through the efforts of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-successfully-test-fires-extended-range-smart-weapon-adds-to-jf-17-capability-72207/
Taiwan asks US for new fighter jets to defend against China
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DefenceTalkTaiwan has made a formal request to the United States for new fighter jets to defend itself against increasing Chinese threats, Deputy Defence Minister Shen Yi-ming told reporters Thursday. “We made the request to purchase (fighter jets) because China has been increasing its military strength and we are starting to have an imbalance of power […]https://www.defencetalk.com/taiwan-asks-us-for-new-fighter-jets-to-defend-against-china-72192/
Indian govt in new dogfight over French fighters deal
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DefenceTalkNew Delhi: India’s opposition Thursday called for a corruption probe into a multi-billion-dollar fighter jet deal, raising pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as government lawyers threatened a leading newspaper with legal action for revealing details. New Delhi agreed in 2016 to purchase 36 Rafale jets from France but the deal has been embroiled in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/indian-govt-in-new-dogfight-over-french-fighters-deal-72189/
Germany Extends Saudi Arms Export Freeze till End-March
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DefenceTalkGermany on Wednesday extended a temporary, disputed ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia, but only until the end of the month. In October, Berlin froze sales of military equipment to countries involved in war on Yemen following the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. It has since faced protests by EU partners because the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-extends-saudi-arms-export-freeze-till-end-march-72187/
Singapore to buy four F-35s, with option for eight more
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DefenceTalkSingapore: Singapore plans to buy four US-made F-35 jet fighters — one of the most advanced warplanes ever built — to update its ageing current fleet, the defence minister said Friday. The city-state, which has one of Asia’s best-equipped militaries, announced in January it had opted for the Lockheed Martin jets over rivals from Europe […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-to-buy-four-f-35s-with-option-for-eight-more-72166/