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The Philippines has signed a $700 million contract with Korea Aerospace Industries to purchase 12 additional FA-50 fighter jets. The deal, finalized on Jun. 3 with the Philippine Department of National Defense, will bring the total number of FA-50 aircraft in the Philippine Air Force fleet to 23 units. Delivery of the new aircraft is scheduled for completion by 2030.
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The Mitsubishi F-1 fighter made its maiden flight 50 years ago on this day. The Japanese indigenous fighter holds a distinguished place in the annals of Japanese aviation history, representing a remarkable triumph in design and engineering. Developed in the 1960s, this iconic aircraft became a pioneering force for Japan’s defense capabilities.
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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 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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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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