New Zealand Formally Accepts T-6C Training Aircraft
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DefenceTalkThe Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) officially accepted ownership of the new pilot training aircraft, the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II in a ceremony at Base Ohakea this afternoon. Currently there are four T-6C aircraft at Ohakea; two arrived in August and two earlier this month. In total RNZAF will own 11 aircraft, the remaining […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-zealand-formally-accepts-t-6c-training-aircraft-60938/
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/
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/
BAE Systems to Upgrade Australia’s Hawk Trainer Jets
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DefenceTalkBAE Systems has commenced a new contract to remain the in-service support provider for the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter fleet. The five-year contract, with potential extensions out to 2026, will deliver deeper maintenance, engineering, full logistics and training systems support for 33 Hawk fighters at RAAF Base Williamtown and RAAF […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bae-systems-to-upgrade-australias-hawk-trainer-jets-48304/
Bangladesh Plans to Buy 24 Russian Jet Trainers
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DefenceTalkBangladesh is planning to buy 24 Yak-130 Mitten jet trainers on $1 billion credit from Russia, Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Wednesday. “Bangladesh has a whole list of arms it wants, but so far that is a state secret. I will reveal one little secret: The purchase of Yak-130 warplanes is a very […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bangladesh-plans-to-buy-24-russian-jet-trainers-47295/