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In 2021, the United States approved the potential sale of 12 latest variants of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, however, the purchase has been delayed due to financial constraints faced by Manila, which deems the offered price by Washington as “exorbitant.”
Three helicopter pilots from the Malaysian Army Aviation (PUTD) have been sent to Turkey to undergo training on a Sikorsky UH-60A Blackhawk simulator at the Havelsan Simulator Training Centre in Turkey recently.
In response to escalating military threats from North Korea, South Korea has acquired an additional 20 F-35 fighter jets, bringing its total fleet of fifth-generation aircraft to 59.
In a recent official visit, Malaysia’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman visited the Defence Special Operations Division (DOSD) and received a comprehensive briefing on the latest developments concerning the involved forces.
The highly anticipated maiden flight of Turkey’s fifth-generation fighter aircraft, “KAAN,” scheduled for last night (December 27), did not materialize as planned, disappointing the citizens of the Mediterranean nation and global observers.
The new Russian strategic bomber aircraft, called “PAK DA” or “Izdelie 80” (Product 80), developed by the Tupolev company, is expected to make its maiden flight in 2025.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has released images showcasing the current state of the “helicopter destroyer” JS Kaga (DDH 184) following modifications at a shipyard in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Israel has formally requested for additional Apache AH-64 attack helicopters from the United States for deployment against Palestinian and Hezbollah fighters, but, Washington has refused to bow to the request, Israeli media outlet Yediot Ahronoth disclosed.
Russian Navy Commander Admiral Nikolai Evmenov has confirmed the potential outfitting of all 10 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates with hypersonic guided missiles, “Tsirkon.”
A former senior officer of the German military has revealed that the country’s armed forces would only be able to last for three hours in the event of a war.