The U.s. approved sale of F-15ID aircraft to Indonesia
The U.S. approved the sale of F-15ID aircraft and supporting equipment to Indonesia in a transaction for up to $13.9 billion.
Defence News
Air
Air
Indonesia inks deal for 42 Rafale fighters with France
Jakarta's defence minister said that Indonesia signed a deal with France to buy six Rafale fighters as part of an anticipated total order of 42.
Weapon / Missile
Argentina Orders RBS 70 NG Systems for the Air Force and Army
According to Saab, the Argentine government has bought additional RBS 70 NG systems for the Air Force and Army.
Modernisation
Communication
Ukraine tests T-64BV tanks modernised with ASELSAN’s Radio
Kharkiv Armoured Plant is testing the latest modernisation of the main tank of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – T-64BV model 2022 modernised with ASELSAN’s Radio.
Weapon / Missile
IRGC Unveils Khaybarkiran as Vienna Nuclear Talks Resume
RGC unveiled a new surface-to-surface missile called "Khaybarkiran" (Kheibar Buster) with a 1,450-kilometre range, state TV reported.
Weapon / Missile
Roketsan Delivers TRG-300 Missiles to TAF
Roketsan delivered dozens of K+ Surface-to-Surface Missiles to the Turkish Armed Forces. The President of SSB Demir, announced the development.
Air
Ethiopia Selects Chinese L-15 Light Fighter Jet
The Ethiopian Air Force might become China’s second export client for the L-15 fighter jet after the Defence Ministry allegedly made an order in 2021.
Air
Unmanned Systems
DARPA Presented First Autonomous BLACK HAWK Helicopter
The DARPA Aircrew Labour In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program completed the first-ever flight of a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter with empty cockpit.
Weapon / Missile
Jordan to upgrade its GMLRS at 70 million USD
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Jordan of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) Alternate Warhead (AW) Unitary Rocket Pods.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Navy carried out second live-firing of AGM-88G AARGM-ER
The U.S. Navy fired the AGM-88G AARGM-ER at the Point Mugu Sea Range off the coast of southern California for the second time on January 21.
Regional / Strategy
Russia Deployed its S-400 Battalion in Belarus
Russian S-400 battalion deployed in Belarus amid tensions. Eastern Military District's Air Force enhances defence capacities.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Israel Signs Defence Agreement with Gulf Country Bahrain
Israel and Bahrain inked a security cooperation deal in Manama, the first such arrangement between Israelis and a Gulf nation.
Weapon / Missile
Modernisation
Upgrade for Saudi’s THAADs
USA approved an FMS to Saudi Arabia of Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVT).
Air
Romania to Continue Aviation Modernisation with F-35s
After purchasing second-hand fighter jets from Portugal and Norway, Romania will continue to upgrade its air force.
