The new combat aircraft were shown conducting training flights alongside Su-25 and L-39 jets; the acquisition represents one of the country’s largest Air Force modernization programs in recent decades.
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Philippines confirms purchase of five Abukuma-class warships from Japan
The Philippines has confirmed an agreement with Japan to acquire five Abukuma-class destroyer escorts, vessels that will be retired from service by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force over the coming years.
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NATO chooses Saab GlobalEye to replace its current airborne early warning fleet
NATO has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its air surveillance and control capability by selecting the Saab GlobalEye system as the preferred solution for its next generation of AEW&C aircraft.
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New H145M arrives in Belgium to replace 1990s-era A109 helicopters
Belgium has officially placed its first Airbus H145M into service, marking the beginning of a major renewal of the helicopter fleet used by the country’s armed forces and security agencies.
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First Czech C-390 appears in Brazil with unprecedented three-tone gray camouflage
Embraer aircraft destined for the Czech Air Force received its final paintwork in Confins and marks a new stage in the modernization of the European country’s military transport fleet.
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F-35 Husarz stealth fighters officially join Poland’s Armed Forces
Poland has begun a new stage in the modernization of its military aviation with the official acceptance ceremony for the F-35A fighters into the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland.
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Russian BMPT drops “Terminator” nickname and adopts name linked to Orthodox tradition
The BMPT Tank Support Fighting Vehicle, known for years as “Terminator”, has officially received a new name in Russia: “Spiridon” (Спиридон in Russian). The change was announced by Uralvagonzavod, a Rostec group company, as part of an initiative to adopt a designation considered closer to Russian tradition.
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Saab receives US$127 million order to strengthen Sweden’s ground-based air defense
Saab has received a new order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to supply sensors and command-and-control systems for the ground-based air defense of Swedish Army brigades.
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Romania approves purchase of H225M Caracal helicopters in contract worth nearly €852 million
The Romanian Parliament has approved the acquisition of 12 H225M Caracal multi-role helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, in a contract valued at €852 million, or about US$1 billion.
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Spain selects new SAETA II training jet to replace aging F-5s
The program led by Airbus will include 30 aircraft based on the HÜRJET, with strong participation from the Spanish industry and a new training center equipped with advanced simulators.
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Belarusian army receives new modernized T-72BM2 tanks
The Belarusian Army has received the first serial batch of T-72BM2 tanks, a local modernization of the T-72B developed by the country’s armored industry. The delivery marks a new stage in the modernization program of Belarusian mechanized forces.
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U.S. Air Force delays A-10 retirement and keeps aircraft in service until 2030
The United States Air Force has decided to extend the operation of the A-10 Thunderbolt II until around 2030, temporarily reversing plans to retire the aircraft.
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