DefenceTalkDefenceTalkSupported by Sweden, Saab has submitted its proposal for the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) to Canada. The proposal comprises 88 Gripen E fighter aircraft, with a comprehensive support and training package and an industrial and technological benefits programme. This is the formal response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Public Services and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-offers-gripen-fighter-jets-to-canada-76126/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe first five of a batch of French Rafale fighter jets purchased by New Delhi in a controversial multibillion-dollar deal headed to India on Monday for rapid deployment amid rising tensions with China. The deal, estimated to be worth $9.4 billion, has been shadowed by corruption allegations levelled by the opposition Congress party, though Prime […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-batch-of-french-rafale-fighter-jets-head-to-india-76058/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkSAINT-CLOUD, France: Today, five Indian Air Force Rafale operated by Indian Air Force pilots took off from Dassault Aviation Mérignac facility to ferry to Ambala Air Force Station for entering service in N°17 Squadron “Golden Arrows”. After a complete training of Indian pilots and technicians by Dassault Aviation, with the French Air Force’s participation, the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-five-rafale-fighter-jets-fly-from-france-to-india-76035/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkROME: On the 13th July, the operational version of the M-346 Fighter Attack, equipped with an optimised variant of Leonardo’s Grifo radar, successfully completed its maiden flight. The M-346FA is the new light attack variant from the Company’s M-346 Light Fighter Family of Aircraft (LFFA). It offers multirole capabilities with a single platform, cost-effectively delivering […]https://www.defencetalk.com/leonardos-m-346-fighter-attack-embarks-on-maiden-flight-equipped-with-grifo-radar-75993/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe Defense Department has been working to improve issues that affect the ready-for-issue rate for F-35 joint strike fighter parts, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment told Congress. Parts for the F-35 should be accompanied by an “electronic equipment log” through the jet’s Autonomic Logistics Information System, but that doesn’t always happen, Ellen […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-defense-dept-improves-ready-for-issue-rate-for-f-35-parts-75986/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe first batch of five Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale is likely to arrive in India by end July 2020. The aircraft will be inducted at Air Force Station Ambala on 29 July subject to weather. No media coverage is planned on arrival. The final induction ceremony will take place in second half of August […]https://www.defencetalk.com/induction-of-rafale-in-indian-air-force-75964/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkChina has ramped up production of JF-17 fighter jet, which was jointly developed with Pakistan. In the first half of 2020, the number of aircraft delivered was the most in the past five years, according to industry reports. As of June 30, the production line of the JF-17 has on average shortened the production period […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-ramps-up-production-of-jf-17-fighter-jet-75924/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe Department of the Air Force has awarded a nearly $1.2 billion contract for its first lot of eight F-15EX fighter aircraft. The contract, awarded to Boeing, provides for the design, development, integration, manufacturing, test, verification, certification, delivery, sustainment and modification of F-15EX aircraft, including spares, support equipment, training materials, technical data and technical support. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/usaf-awards-contract-for-first-lot-of-f-15ex-fighter-aircraft-75899/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe United States announced Thursday that it has approved the sale of 105 F-35 stealth fighter aircraft to Japan for an estimated $23.11 billion. Japan had asked to buy 63 F-35A, the traditional version of the electronics-laden fighter aircraft, and 42 F-35B, the short-takeoff and vertical-landing version for aircraft carriers, the State Department said in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-sale-of-105-f-35-stealth-fighter-jets-to-japan-75876/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkIndia’s defence ministry Thursday signed off on the purchase of 33 Russian fighter jets and upgrades to 59 others worth $2.4 billion, amid rising tensions with nuclear-armed neighbour China. The purchase of 21 MiG-29 and 12 SU-30 MKI, as well as upgrades to 59 existing MiG-29s, was to “augment” the Indian Air Force’s combat squadrons, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-approves-purchase-of-33-russian-fighter-jets-75838/