MBDA’s Meteor BVRAAM Takes Flight Onboard USMC F-35B
The Royal Air Force announced the flight test with the Meteor BVRAAM in inert configuration onboard an F-35B STOVL fighter jet of the U.S. Marine Corps.
USA News
Air
Air
Engine and Transmission
Saab Denies U.S. Block on Gripen Sale to Colombia Reports
Saab Deputy Head of Marketing Richard Smith denied the recent reports of the U.S. trying to block the sale of Gripen fighter jets to FAC.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Engine and Transmission
The U.S. Tries to Axe the Gripen-E Fighter Sale to Colombia
The U.S. intends to block the sale of F414-GE-39E turbofan engines used in Swedish Gripen-E/F fighter jets to ensure the purchase of F-16 fighters by the FAC.
Weapon / Missile
NAVAIR Officially Reveals AIM-260 JATM BVRAAM’s Design
In a recently published document, NAVAIR unveiled the design of the AIM-260 JATM beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, set to succeed AIM-120 AMRAAM.
Country
Defence Politics
President Trump Fires Top Military Leaders in DoD Overhaul
In a significant leadership overhaul, Trump has replaced the Joint Chiefs Chairman, the top commander of the Navy, and the Air Force Vice Chief.
Bilateral Relations
Turkish Minister and US Secretary met in Munich
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan and US Secretary Rubio held their first face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Trump Sells F-35 Fighters to India Despite S-400 Ownership
President Trump said that the US will sell F-35 fighters to S-400 owner India. This decision will contradict the US’s CAATSA decision to Turkiye over the S-400.
Bilateral Relations
Dendias asks the U.S. to pick sides in the Mediterranean
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias underlined Greece’s strategic relevance and indirectly criticised Turkiye at the Conference in Washington.
Engine and Transmission
Next-Gen Fırtına Howitzers to Move with Allison Transmission
The U.S. company Allison Transmission signed an agreement with HST Otomotiv to supply 32 transmissions for the Next-Generation T-155 Fırtına Howitzer.
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
US Reaffirms AUKUS Commitment Despite Presidential Change
US reiterated DC's dedication despite political changes by confirming that the submarine deliveries to Australia under AUKUS will start in the early 2030s.
Weapon / Missile
The U.S. approves a $660 million Hellfire missile sale to Israel
At an estimated cost of $660 million, the U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Israel containing 3,000 AGM- 114 Hellfire.
Weapon / Missile
Japan Tests Its New Hypersonic Glide Weapon in the U.S.
The new hypersonic glide weapon developed by Japan has been tested on U.S. soil, most probably to evade Chinese observation by radars and alternative sensors.
Air
Morocco Receives First Batch of AH-64E Apache Helicopters
The Royal Moroccan Air Force has received its first three AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, bringing strategic capability to the armed forces.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
The U.S. Eyes New Type of AAM Based on ERAM Missile
Following the initiation of the low-cost cruise missile ERAM, the U.S. is interested in developing an air-to-air variant, particularly to counter UAVs.
