50th anniversary of the Mitsubishi F-1 maiden flight

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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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.

J-10B with PL-10 and PL-12
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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.

KC-390 (54029836686)
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