Ukraine Nationalises Motor Sich
Ukraine's NKCPFR will nationalise companies linked to the local “oligarchs” Some of them have maintained business relations with Russia even after the invasion.
Defence News
Country
Navy / Maritime
RAN Receives the third Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat
Austal confirmed that it has delivered its third Evolved Cape class patrol boat ADV Cape Naturaliste to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) with hull number 316.
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Iran Claims the UAVs were given to Russia Before the War
Russia is extensively using Iran-made unmanned aerial systems in the Ukraine battlefield. Iran published information about the systems.
Navy / Maritime
Investment
ASFAT Completes an Important Milestone for Turkish OPV
Turkiye continues to study and enhance the capabilities of the Turkish Navy. ASFAT, passed an important milestone.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Interview / Exclusive File
BAE Systems Wants to Deepen Relations with TUSAŞ’s TF-X
Turkish–UK relations improve by the lifting of sanctions. BAE Systems' role in the TF-X project is presented with exclusive interviews with professionals.
Air
AFSOC Receives the Final Ghostrider
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) received its final AC-130J Ghostrider, completing the transition from the AC-130W, AC-130U and AC-130H fleets.
Air
Romania Secures Norwegian Second-Hand F-16s
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has signed a contract with Romania to sell 32 Norwegian F-16 aircraft with a value of € 388 million.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
China’s Dog Fight UAV Unveiled
Chinese Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) has prepared a new UAV, Wing Loong 3. The new Armed UAV may carry PL-10 air-to-air missiles.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Indonesia may Co-Produce the Russian Yak-130 Trainer
Indonesia wants to keep its relations well with both Russia and the U.S. but lacks the financial resources to procure Boeing’s F-15EX fighter.
Air
Expo and Air Show
PTDI and TUSAS Agree on Aerospace Engineering Program
Indonasia's PTDI and Turkish Aerospace sign an Agreement on the Aerospace Engineering Program as Turkiye establishes its fighter programme, Turkish Fighter TF.
Air
Indonesia Restarts KF-21 Payments to ROK
Indonesia has resumed payments to the Republic of Korea for its involvement in the KF-21 Boramae multi-role fighter development program.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Indonesia Prepares for the F-15EX Agreement
Boeing and Indonesia aircraft company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Indo Defence 2022 .
Investment
Expo and Air Show
Submarine Energy Cooperation for Indonesia
Indonesia continues its future steps for navy investments. PT PAL of the country signed a vital cooperation agreement.
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Leonardo Provides Marlin 40 Naval Defence System to Indonesia
Indonesia signed a contract with Leonardo to acquire the ILOS variant of the 40mm turret to equip PC60 Fast Patrol Boats (FAB) and Tank Landing Ship vessels.
