Defense News reports that Algeria is close to signing a deal with AgustaWestland for 30 helicopters of various types.
Eurofighter consortium: F-35 is successor to A-10 not F-16
Officials from the Eurofighter consortium have been telling attendees at the Farnborough Air Show that the F-35 is not a fighter at all. Continue reading “Eurofighter consortium: F-35 is successor to A-10 not F-16”
Fly-off for AH-64D and Mi-28 in India
The AH-64D and Mi-28 attack helicopters are both in India where they are undergoing trials for a right to enter service with the IAF.
South Africa Purchases Raytheon Paveway Laser-Guided Bombs
The South African Department of Defence has awarded Raytheon a contract for Paveway II laser-guided bombs. Continue reading “South Africa Purchases Raytheon Paveway Laser-Guided Bombs”
DSCA director: Saudi could buy 84 F-15s
Vice Admiral Jeffrey Wieringa, director of the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, said the Congress may be formally notified “within two months” of the sale of 84 F-15s to Saudi Arabia. Continue reading “DSCA director: Saudi could buy 84 F-15s”