Defense
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Partnerships with companies in Russia, Israel, Turkey, and Europe are helping to strengthen Kazakhstan’s growing defense industry.
The RSAF’s search for peacetime training locations overseas has gained more impetus with the impending closure of Paya Lebar air base.
A new Brazilian program could produce a new light transport to follow in the footsteps of the successful Bandeirante.
Boeing and Leonardo are supplying the MH-139A under a rapid acquisition program to replace aging Bell UH-1N Twin Hueys.
Faced with a perceived need to maintain a qualitative edge over other forces in the region, the Israeli Air Force is hoping to buy more U.S.-made fighters.
The aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov suffered considerable damage during a fire that occurred during the carrier’s refit program.
The deployment of the S-400 to an Arctic island increases Russia’s military power in the region and also strengthens overall national defense.
Although the orders only cover three aircraft, the addition of Burkina Faso and Ireland brings the total number of C295 operators to 33.
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary and Slovenia have opened a center to train helicopter crews tasked with supporting special forces.
Starting with the An-32, the IAF is to engage local industry for maintenance to focus military efforts on front-line activities.
