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The 4.5 generation fighter aircraft developed by the South Korean defense industry, KF-21 “Boramae,” has successfully completed all specialized technical tests, allowing for it to enter the mass production stage to commence this year.
The United States reportedly have asked Turkey to pay US$30 million (RM135 million) as compensation for the necessary technical maintenance it undertook on six F-35 fighter jets owned by the Mediterranean nation, which are currently stored in North America.
Due to a shortage of warships, the British Royal Navy has ceased deploying its main warships for patrols around the Falkland Islands, which were once the source of conflict between Britain and Argentina.
In December last year, a group of Chinese fishermen in the eastern part of the country were startled when they unexpectedly encountered a “secret” submarine belonging to the country’s navy, believed to be undergoing testing in the ocean.
In the past two or three years, Egypt and Italy have engaged in negotiations for the acquisition of various types of weapons, including up to 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets valued at US$3 billion (RM13.5 billion) issued by a consortium of four European countries.
A few days ago, the Philippines announced its intention to allocate US$35 billion (RM157 billion) over the next 10 years to modernize and enhance the capabilities of its armed forces.
The U.S. Army has undertaken the refurbishment, upgrade, and extension of the operational life of approximately 1,900 guided missiles for the Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) “FIM-92 Stinger” previously deemed “no longer usable.”
South Korean authorities have initiated an investigation into two Indonesian engineers suspected of attempting to steal technology related to the KF-21 “Boramae” fighter jet currently under development.
Beginning this year, the United Aviation Corporation will commence the delivery of upgraded Su-57 fighter jets to the Russian Air Force (Russian Aerospace Force), equipped with a new engine known as AL-51F1, formerly referred to as “Izdelie 30.”
Recently, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has revealed its possession of hypersonic missiles, a weapon system that is part of its comprehensive efforts to modernize its military capabilities to address persistent threats from external sources.