South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development has unveiled the KM-SAM missile system that was developed with help from Almaz and Antey Concern. The system is named Chun Koong and will replace South Korea’s HAWK missiles.
Oman orders second batch of F-16s
Oman has ordered a second batch of 10 F-16C and 2 F-16D Block 50 fighters.
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Belarus takes delivery of Tor-M2
Belarus has taken delivery of the first two Tor-M2 air defense systems from Russia. A total of 24 units were ordered.
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BAE Systems wants to upgrade Taiwan’s F-16s
BAE Systems is hoping that Taipei will open the F-16A/B upgrade to competition instead of giving the entire contract to Lockheed Martin.
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Former Belarusian air force chief jailed for corruption
The former chief of Belarus Air Force has been given a jail sentence of nine-years for taking bribes from a Russian firm.