Aviation News
LIG Nex 1, a South Korean defense contractor, is ramping up efforts to secure a historic arms deal with the United States. The company aims to finalize an export contract for its Bigung 2.75-inch (70mm) infrared-guided anti-ship missile system.
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A joint training program focusing on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations commenced on Mar. 12, at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Base Ratmalana. This initiative, facilitated collaboratively between the United States Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, and the SLAF, aims to enhance Sri Lanka’s maritime domain awareness (MDA) capabilities.
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Airbus Defence and Space has reached a significant milestone with its C295 medium tactical transport aircraft, surpassing the 300-order mark. This achievement was most recently set by the Republic of Kazakhstan’s acquisition of a third aircraft, in transport configuration, for the National Security Committee Aviation Service. The continued selection of the C295 by a growing number of operators around the world underscores the aircraft’s enduring popularity and solidifies its position as a global leader in its category.
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The United States Department of State has greenlit a trio of potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS) packages to Poland, significantly bolstering the nation’s air defense capabilities.
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Swedish fighter jets marked a significant moment in their integration with NATO on Mar. 11. Following Sweden’s official accession to the alliance on Mar. 7, Swedish Air Force Gripen multirole fighters participated in their first visual identification (VID) mission as part of the NATO Air Policing mission over the Baltic Sea region.
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