Unique Russian Aircraft Undergoes Test Flight
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DefenceTalkRussia’s new forward-swept wing jet trainer SR-10 has made its first flight. The Russian private design bureau ‘Modern Aviation Technologies’ has developed a single-engine, all-composite aircraft SR-10. Developed by a private Russian design bureau called KB SAT, the aircraft features a moderate forward-swept wing (FSW) scheme. This feature allows the plane to be more compact, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/unique-russian-aircraft-undergoes-test-flight-66740/
Lockheed Unveils Advanced Pilot Training Solution: The T-50A
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DefenceTalkLockheed Martin announced today that it will offer the T-50A in the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Pilot Training (APT) competition. The T-50A was developed jointly by Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to replace the T-38 and train the next generation of pilots to fly 5th Generation aircraft. Lockheed Martin also announced that it […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-unveils-advanced-pilot-training-solution-the-t-50a-66712/
Thailand to buy Korean T-50 Trainer Jets
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DefenceTalkKorea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said Thursday that it has signed a $110 million deal to export four T-50 supersonic trainer jets to Thailand. Under the deal, the Korean company will deliver the trainer jets within 30 months. The signing ceremony took place at the JW Marriott Hotel in Seoul. Thailand selected the KAI T-50 over […]https://www.defencetalk.com/thailand-to-buy-korean-t-50-trainer-jets-65434/
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/
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/
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/