RAAF Base East Sale to Deliver ADF Basic Flying Training
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DefenceTalkLockheed Martin Australia has been selected as the preferred tenderer for the new Australian Defence Force Pilot Training System. The contract will see the Australian Defence Force’s Basic Flying Training delivered from RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria. The Pilot Training System will deliver 49 Pilatus PC-21 aircraft, with RAAF Base East Sale to become home […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raaf-base-east-sale-to-deliver-adf-basic-flying-training-65282/
Belarus Air Force Boosts Orders of Ultra-Modern Russian Yak-130 Jets
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DefenceTalkBelarus has ordered new combat aircraft from Russia, according to the commander of Belarus’ Air Force and Air Defense Forces. Major General Oleg Dvigalev said the country has signed two contracts for four Russian Yakolev Yak-130 Mitten trainer/strike aircraft. He also confirmed that an order for 12 Mil Mi-8MTV-5 Hip helicopters had been signed in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/belarus-air-force-boosts-orders-of-ultra-modern-russian-yak-130-jets-65007/
Jordanian Air Force To Buy the Pilatus PC-9 M Training System
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DefenceTalkPilatus Aircraft Ltd is delighted to announce that the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has signed a contract for the purchase of nine Pilatus PC-9 M training aircraft. The order also includes a simulator, training equipment and a comprehensive logistics support package. Keen to modernise its pilot training facilities, the RJAF has opted for the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/jordanian-air-force-to-buy-the-pilatus-pc-9-m-training-system-64975/
Ghana Air Force To Buy 5 Embraer A-29 Super Tucano
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DefenceTalkPARIS, France: Embraer Defense & Security and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Ghana have signed a contract for the acquisition of five A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training turboprops. The contract includes logistic support for the operation of these aircraft as well as the set-up of a training system for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ghana-air-force-to-buy-5-embraer-a-29-super-tucano-64575/
The Royal Netherlands Air Force Pilots Will Train on Aermacchi M-346 Aircraft
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DefenceTalkThe Royal Netherlands Air Force’s Pilots will train in Italy on Alenia Aermacchi’s jets in service with the Italian Air Force, thanks to the agreement that has been signed by the Chiefs of Staff of the two Air Forces in Milan last week that envisages the detachment of an instructor and two student pilots of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/the-royal-netherlands-air-force-pilots-will-train-on-aermacchi-m-346-aircraft-64158/
Rheinmetall to Upgrade NH90 Cockpit Trainer for the Bundeswehr
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DefenceTalkThe German Bundeswehr is currently upgrading its helicopter training program with simulation technology from Rheinmetall. In March 2015 the Simulation and Training business unit of Rheinmetall Defence was awarded a contract from Germany’s BAAINBw defence procurement agency to upgrade all NH90 Cockpit Trainer to IOC+ configuration and with additional software modules from Rheinmetall’s Asterion product […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rheinmetall-to-upgrade-nh90-cockpit-trainer-for-the-bundeswehr-64031/
India to Buy Mine Sweeping Vessels, Trainer Aircraft
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DefenceTalkIndia’s defence ministry Saturday cleared a project worth Rs.32,000 crore for 12 mine sweeping vessels to be made in the country, along with some other projects including one for buying 38 basic trainer aircrafts. In a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, the government also cleared acquisition of 38 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-to-buy-mine-sweeping-vessels-trainer-aircraft-63324/
First Israeli Cadets Fly on Aermacchi M-346
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DefenceTalkEarlier this week, IAF flight school cadets flew on the new instructional plane, the Aermacchi M-346, for the first time. Its predecessor, the Skyhawk, was used by the IAF for four decades Excitement was in the air in Hatzerim Airbase this week, when pilot cadets flew on the new instructional plane, the M-346, or the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-israeli-cadets-fly-on-aermacchi-m-346-62067/
Italy Orders 3 More Aermacchi T-346 Trainers
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DefenceTalkAlenia Aermacchi and ARMAEREO (Italian National Armaments Directorate) signed today in Rome a contract worth 120 million Euros to provide the Italian Air Force with further three advanced trainer aircraft M-346 (identified as T-346A by the Italian Air Force), with ground base training system and relevant logistic support included. The contract is part of a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/italy-orders-3-more-aermacchi-t-346-trainers-61198/
New Zealand Formally Accepts T-6C Training Aircraft
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DefenceTalkThe Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) officially accepted ownership of the new pilot training aircraft, the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II in a ceremony at Base Ohakea this afternoon. Currently there are four T-6C aircraft at Ohakea; two arrived in August and two earlier this month. In total RNZAF will own 11 aircraft, the remaining […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-zealand-formally-accepts-t-6c-training-aircraft-60938/