A South Korean Navy P-3 maritime patrol aircraft crashed in a mountainous area near Pohang on May 29, with four crew members aboard the aircraft at the time of the incident.
Indonesia revives abandoned Su-35 deal, adds Chinese J-10s
Indonesia plans to purchase 42 second-hand J-10 fighter aircraft from China and could also proceed with procurement of Russian Su-35 fighters, marking a dramatic shift in the country’s air force modernization strategy, according to sources.
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Embraer highlights KC-390 and Super Tucano performance at LIMA briefing
Officials from Embraer reported continued international expansion for their military aircraft programs, with the KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft achieving market leadership status within five years of entering service.
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Embraer to display KC-390 Millennium at LIMA 2025
Embraer has confirmed that it will showcase its KC-390 Millennium multi-mission medium transport aircraft at the upcoming Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025, one of the largest defense and aerospace events in the Asia-Pacific region. The exhibition, held in Malaysia, offers Embraer an important opportunity to further its presence in a competitive and rapidly evolving market.
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Japan to conduct first domestic anti-ship missile test in Hokkaido
Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) will conduct its first domestic drill involving long-range surface-to-ship missiles between Jun. 24 and 29, as the nation seeks to bolster its ability to address maritime threats, particularly amid China’s expanding naval activities. The GSDF announced on May 13 that the exercise will be held at the missile range next to Camp Shizunai on the southern coast of Hokkaido, with nonexplosive Type 88 missiles to be fired at a target in the Pacific within a 40-kilometer radius southwest of the launch site.
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