Taiwan Set to Purchase Advanced Trainers In 2017
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DefenceTalkTaiwan is planning to purchase advanced trainers to replace its aging fleet of F-5E/F jet fighters and AT-3 jet trainers, Defense Minister Yen Ming said Thursday. The plans to procure advanced trainers are expected to be included in the Ministry of National Defense budget for 2017, Yen said while fielding questions from Legislator Lin Yu-fang […]https://www.defencetalk.com/taiwan-set-to-purchase-advanced-trainers-in-2017-60846/
Singapore Air Force Enhances Fighter Flying Training with Inauguration of M-346
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DefenceTalkFrance: With the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF’s) new advanced jet trainer Alenia Aermacchi M-346, fighter pilot trainees can now train in more realistic air combat environments, handle sophisticated systems early in their training, and be better equipped for fighter operations. The RSAF marked a milestone in its transformation of flying training as it […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-air-force-enhances-fighter-flying-training-with-inauguration-of-m-346-60523/
Beechcraft Delivers T-6C+ Trainers, King Air 350ER to Mexican Navy
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DefenceTalkBeechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., today announced it has delivered two Beechcraft T-6C+ military trainers ordered earlier this year to the Mexican Navy Secretaría de Marina (SEMAR), as well as one King Air 350ER, the second of four on order, as part of the Mexican Navy’s ongoing fixed-wing aircraft modernization program. “Being […]https://www.defencetalk.com/beechcraft-delivers-t-6c-trainers-king-air-350er-to-mexican-navy-60425/
US Plans $790M AT-6C Texan II aircraft Sale to Iraq
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DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for AT-6C Texan II aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $790 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on May 13, 2014. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-plans-790m-at-6c-texan-ii-aircraft-sale-to-iraq-59588/
Mexican Navy Places Initial Order for Beechcraft T-6C+ Trainers
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DefenceTalkBeechcraft Corporation, part of the Textron Aviation segment of Textron Inc., announced today it has received an initial order from the Mexican Navy Secretaría de Marina (SEMAR) for two T-6C+ military trainers. This purchase represents the first step in modernizing the Mexican Navy’s fixed-wing aviation fleet and follows a recent expansion of the Mexican Air […]https://www.defencetalk.com/mexican-navy-places-initial-order-for-beechcraft-t-6c-trainers-59144/
Bangladesh Buys Russian Combat Training Jets Worth $800M
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DefenceTalkBangladesh ordered 24 Russian Yak-130 light fighter jets worth $800 million in the final quarter of last year, a Russian newspaper reported Tuesday. The deal was paid for with a loan extended by Moscow to the country a year ago, the director of Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said in a separate interview published by […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bangladesh-buys-russian-combat-training-jets-worth-800m-50173/
Poland Selects Alenia Aermacchi M346 Advanced Jet Trainer
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DefenceTalkThe Polish Ministry of Defence has chosen the M-346 trainer aircraft produced by Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, and its ground-based training system to train its Air Force pilots. The contract, which includes training and technical and logistic support, is worth EUR 280 million and includes the purchase of eight M-346 airplanes, plus option on […]https://www.defencetalk.com/poland-selects-alenia-aermacchi-m346-advanced-jet-trainer-49994/
Boeing, Saab Team Up in Joint Bid for T-X Trainer
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DefenceTalkBoeing and Saab AB have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop and build a new advanced, cost-efficient T-X Family of Systems training solution for the upcoming competition to replace the U.S. Air Force’s aging T-38 aircrew training system. The JDA, with Boeing as the prime contractor and Saab AB as primary partner, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-saab-team-up-in-joint-bid-for-t-x-trainer-49850/
First Export of Korea’s Supersonic T-50i Aircraft to Indonesia
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DefenceTalkA T-50i, which is a Korean-made supersonic aircraft being exported to Indonesia, took off at full speed at the Sacheon airfield on 10 September. This T-50i will first fly to Gaishung, Taiwan and then arrive at its final destination of Ishuwahyudi, Indonesia after stopping in Cebu, Philippines and Spinggan, Indonesia en route to the final […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-export-of-koreas-supersonic-t-50i-aircraft-to-indonesia-49251/
Indian Navy Receives First Hawk Trainer Jet
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DefenceTalkThe Indian Navy has received the first of 17 Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers, becoming the third naval operator of the Hawk along with the US Navy and the Royal Navy. The 17 Hawk aircraft ordered by the Indian Navy form part of a contract for 57 aircraft signed in 2010 of which 40 are for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/indian-navy-receives-first-hawk-trainer-jet-49174/