CAATSA Prevents the Philippines from Buying Mi-17 helicopter
The Philippines has cancelled a deal worth $227 million to purchase 16 Mil Mi-17 Hip transport helicopters from Russia for the PAF due to CAATSA restrictions.
USA News
Air
Bilateral Relations
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
US Navy's unmanned mine countermeasure system received IOC
The US Navy's Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) has declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for an unmanned surface platform.
Navy / Maritime
India Receives two MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from the US
The Indian Navy has received two MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, the first of 24 on order. The helicopters were transported on a USAF C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Akar: "We Do Not Accept Conditional Aircraft Purchases"
In response to condition claims, Minister of National Defence Akar said it is unacceptable for the USA to set new conditions for selling F-16s to Turkiye.
Air
Ammunition
Bilateral Relations
Germany to pay $8.4 Billion for F-35As and Munition
DSCA Stated that the US State Department approved FMS to Germany of F-35 Aircraft, Munitions, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $8.4 billion.
Space
Bilateral Relations
Russia to Quit International Space Station by 2024
Russia, isolated from the West due to its war in Ukraine, will leave the International Space Station (ISS) by 2024, Yuri Borisov, head of Roscosmos, stated.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Japan to Acquire AMRAAM's
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Japan of AIM-120C-7/8 AMRAAMs and related equipment for an estimated cost of $293 million.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Netherlands to get PATRIOT MIM-104E Missiles
The State Department approved an FMS to the Netherlands of PATRIOT MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) with a cost of $1.219 billion.
Air
Modernisation
UAE to Receive Support for C-17 Globemaster III
The U.S. State Department approved a possible FMS to UAE of C-17 Globemaster III Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $980.4 million.
Air
Lockheed Martin to produce 375 F-35 Fighter Jets for USA
Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agreed to build about 375 F-35 fighter jets over three years amid expectations that the price of the aircraft would rise.
Weapon / Missile
USAF test-fires AIM-120D-3 for the first time
USAF has announced that a 53rd Wing F-15E Strike Eagle launched the first-ever guided launch of the AIM-120D-3.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Korea to Acquire MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes for MH-60Rs
The State Department approved a possible FMS to ROK of MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes and related equipment for an estimated cost of $130 million.
Air
ROK allocates $ 4 billion for Additional F-35A and Chinook
ROK has approved a $ 4 billion project to purchase F-35 fighter jets and CH-47F Chinook helicopters from the United States as revealed by the ROK Arms DAPA.
Weapon / Missile
Norway to Acquire AIM-120 AMRAAM for its F-35A Fleet
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Norway of AIM-120 C-8 or D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles for an estimated cost of $950 million.
