Aviation News
The Biden administration has proposed a loan to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTA) to facilitate the purchase of a complete fleet of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets. This offer aims to modernize the RTA’s aging fleet and potentially streamline the acquisition process by allowing for a larger upfront purchase instead of buying four to five planes at a time.
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) successfully demonstrated a novel launch system for its Valkyrie unmanned aerial system (UAS). This new method, called the Kratos Trolley Launch System (KTLS), offers significant advantages in terms of affordability and operational flexibility.
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The Finnish Border Guard has announced Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) as the prime contractor for its MVX program, tasked with delivering two new multirole surveillance aircraft.
Image: Finnish Border Guard
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Saab, a leading Swedish defense and aerospace company, has signed a new contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of a third GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft (AEW&C). This agreement, valued at approximately $270 million, underscores Sweden’s commitment to strengthening its air and maritime surveillance capabilities.
Photo: Saab
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(H/T to Aviacionline)
Embraer recently hosted a C-390 flight carrying Marcin Walków, a Polish journalist with money.pl. This glimpse inside Brazil’s twin-engine transport aircraft comes as Poland’s Ministry of National Defense weighs the possibility of acquiring this versatile airplane.
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