DefenceTalkChina-developed FTC-2000G, an export version versatile aircraft, on Wednesday hit the production line in the city of Anshun in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, according to its developer. The FTC-2000G was developed by the Guizhou Aviation Industry Corporation under the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to meet the demand of the international market. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-ftc-2000g-export-version-versatile-aircraft-rolls-off-production-line-71837/

DefenceTalkEmbraer announced today a firm order of six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). After a comprehensive public bidding process participated by several manufacturers from around the globe and complying with the stringent evaluation processes the Super Tucano was selected as part of the PAF’s ongoing […]https://www.defencetalk.com/philippine-air-force-selects-the-a-29-super-tucano-for-close-air-support-role-70892/

DefenceTalkA concept of a future variant of BAE Systems’ highly successful Hawk aircraft has flown for the first time at the Company’s military aircraft facility in Warton, Lancashire. Equipped with a new type of pilot display, a redesigned wing and defensive aids, the Advanced Hawk will meet market requirements for the next generation of fast […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-concept-hawk-demonstrator-aircraft-takes-to-the-skies-70138/

DefenceTalkThe first Eurofighter Typhoon and Hawk advanced jet trainer aircraft for the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) have been formally presented to the customer in a ceremony held at BAE Systems’ Military Air & Information business in the UK. An invited audience of more than 100 delegates witnessed the event at BAE Systems’ site […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bae-rolls-out-first-eurofighter-typhoon-hawk-trainer-aircraft-for-oman-69971/

DefenceTalkThe dual-seat fighter trainer plane JF-17B developed by China made its maiden flight Thursday in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. A variant fighter trainer for the JF-17, JF-17B was developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to meet the requirements of international customers and the global market, according to the AVIC. The AVIC said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-jf-17b-dual-seat-fighter-trainer-makes-maiden-flight-69858/

DefenceTalkTaiwan officials said Tuesday a new generation of locally built jet trainers would be completed by 2026, part of a push to strengthen the defence industry against a growing China threat. The island has developed jets and missiles at home in the past, but relies on its main ally the US as its biggest arms […]https://www.defencetalk.com/taiwan-to-build-new-jet-trainer-fleet-by-2026-in-defence-push-69021/

DefenceTalkPilatus Aircraft Ltd is delighted to announce the signing of three PC-21 fleet orders by end of December 2016, for a total of 21 PC-21s, of which 17 are for the French Air Force and two each for the Royal Jordanian Air Force and QinetiQ, a British company which operates the “Empire Test Pilots’ School”. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pilatus-sells-21-pc-21s-including-17-for-the-french-air-force-68751/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries successfully completed the initial test flight of its second T-50A configured aircraft in Sacheon, South Korea. The T-50A is the company’s aircraft offering in the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Pilot Training (APT) competition. “We now have two aircraft in flight test proving our upgrade, and we’re nearing completion of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheeds-second-t-50a-aircraft-for-t-x-competition-takes-flight-67922/

DefenceTalkPilatus Aircraft Ltd is pleased to announce that the first of 49 PC-21 aircraft destined for the Australian Defence Force has successfully completed its initial production test flight at the factory in Stans, Switzerland. The flight took place only seven months after contract signature. Under a contract signed in December 2015 aimed at harmonizing Australian […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australian-defence-force-pc-21-completes-first-flight-67879/

DefenceTalkThe contract with the Polish Air Force is to supply eight aircraft as well as Ground Based Training Systems Presented to General Commander of the Polish Armed Forces, the two aircraft will be delivered by November 2016 A total 59 M-346 aircraft have been ordered so far by Italy, Israel, Singapore and Poland ROME: Finmeccanica […]https://www.defencetalk.com/assembly-polish-air-force-m-346-aircraft-66862/