Taiwan’s Air Force is moving forward with plans to acquire 10 new C-130J transport aircraft from the United States, abandoning a previously planned upgrade of its aging C-130H fleet, according to reporting by Taiwan’s Central News Agency.
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India, Thailand air forces conduct joint exercise near Malacca Strait
The Indian Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force will conduct a joint air exercise near the Strait of Malacca on Feb. 9, deploying fighter aircraft and support assets as part of an effort to strengthen operational coordination between the two countries.
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Saab Gripen program update – Singapore Airshow 2026
Saab is moving aggressively to expand Gripen production capacity to 36 aircraft per year, a significant increase driven by a swelling order book and growing interest from countries reconsidering their reliance on traditional defense suppliers.
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Airbus pitches Europe as defense alternative for Asia-Pacific
Airbus Defense and Space is positioning Europe as a reliable alternative to traditional U.S. defense partnerships in Asia-Pacific, citing growing regional interest in supply chain diversification and concerns about policy predictability from Washington.
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RSAF acquiring 4 ex-Spanish C-130s
The Republic of Singapore Air Force has acquired 4 ex-Spanish C-130 transport aircraft to replace it’s C-130Bs.
