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The humid Singaporean air hung heavy as the crew of the Tunisian Air Force C-130 banked southward, preparing for descent. Lush greenery carpeted the landscape below, a stark contrast to the familiar arid terrain of their home base over 10,000 kilometers away. After a grueling two-day journey that began on Feb. 17th in Tunis, their mission was finally nearing its end. Their hulking C-130, a workhorse of the Tunisian Air Force, was heading towards Paya Lebar Airbase, not for routine maintenance, but for a transformative upgrade courtesy of ST Engineering Defence Aviation Services (STEDAS).

André Inácio (GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2), via Wikimedia Commons

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Saab of Sweden secured a four-aircraft deal with Hungary, expanding their Gripen fleet and solidifying the partnership between the two nations. This announcement follows an existing contract for 14 Gripen C/D fighters, bringing Hungary’s total to 18.

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The Philippines is considering significantly expanding its fighter jet program, potentially acquiring more than the previous requirement for 12 aircraft, according to an interview with a Saab official. This development could open the door for a wider range of contenders, including Saab, as a new tender process is expected to be launched.

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