Acquisitions

USAF now plans to buy less than 100 F-15EXs

26th March 2024

As part of its FY25 budget request, the USAF has revealed that it now plans to purchase 18 F-15EXs, rather than the 24 Eagle IIs that were initially set to be acquired. This would take the total planned F-15EX procurement from a total of 104 aircraft to just 98

Acquisitions

Singapore to buy eight more Lightning IIs

19th March 2024

Singapore will acquire eight examples of the conventional take-off and landing (CTOL)-configured F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighter to supplement the 12 short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL)-capable F-35Bs it has already purchased

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Hungary orders four more Gripen Cs

5th March 2024

Saab inked a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) covering an order for four more single-seat JAS 39C Gripen multi-role fighters for the Hungarian Air Force (HuAF) on February 23

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US to accelerate UH-60M deliveries to Australia

20th February 2024

When the decision was made to expedite the withdrawal of its MRH-90 Taipan helicopters, the Australian Army Aviation Corps (AAAC) was left with a significant capability gap, which was partly filled through expedited UH-60M deliveries, including the accelerated delivery of nine additional Black Hawks by March 2024

Acquisitions

US finally approves sale of F-16 Block 70s to Turkey

16th February 2024

After a two-year delay, Turkey has finally gained approval from the US government to acquire 40 new-build F-16C/D Block 70 Fighting Falcon multi-role fighters and 79 F-16V upgrade kits in a deal worth approximately $23bn

Acquisitions

Portugal receives first second-hand P-3C Orion from Germany

15th February 2024

The Força Aerea Portuguesa (FAP; Portuguese Air Force) received the first of six former Marineflieger (German Navy)-operated P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) on February 9

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Ethiopia acquires Su-30K fighters and Akinci drones

13th February 2024

The Ethiopian Air Force (EAF) has taken delivery of two Russian-built Su-30K Flanker-F multi-role fighters and an unspecified number of Turkish-made Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs)

Acquisitions

Spain offers second-hand Eurofighters to Colombia

14th January 2024

The Colombian Air Force received a new Eurofighter Typhoon proposal from the Spanish government in early December, with the proposed deal reportedly covering the supply of between 12-16 second-hand Tranche 2 Eurofighters from the Spanish Air and Space Force

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Canada formalises MQ-9B SkyGuardian purchase

9th January 2024

Canada became the latest customer to acquire the MQ-9B SkyGuardian UCAV from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) on December 19, when it agreed to purchase 11 MQ-9Bs, six ground control stations and related support equipment and services for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) at a cost of $1.87bn

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Canadá formaliza la compra del MQ-9B SkyGuardian

9th January 2024

Canadá se convirtió el 19 de diciembre en el último cliente en adquirir el vehículo aéreo de combate no tripulado (UCAV) MQ-9B SkyGuardian de General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI), al acordar la compra de 11 MQ-9B, seis estaciones de control en tierra y equipos y servicios de apoyo relacionados para la Real Fuerza Aérea Canadiense (RCAF) por un coste de 1.870 millones de dólares.

Acquisitions

Peruvian Navy presses new Sea Kings into service

19th December 2023

The Peruvian Naval Aviation Command pressed the first two of six ex-Spanish Navy SH-3G Sea Kings – which were acquired second-hand from the Spanish government for the symbolic price of €100 each – on November 29

Acquisitions

La Marina peruana pone en servicio nuevos Sea Kings

19th December 2023

El Mando de la Aviación Naval peruana prensó el 29 de noviembre los dos primeros de los seis SH-3G Sea King ex de la Armada española, que fueron adquiridos de segunda mano al gobierno español por el precio simbólico de 100 euros cada uno.

Acquisitions

France offering Rafale fighters to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan?

6th December 2023

Multiple media reports suggest that France is offering the Dassault Rafale to the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and have been working on a sales campaign for “several months”

Acquisitions

Francia ofrece cazas Rafale a Uzbekistán y Kazajstán

6th December 2023

Múltiples informes de los medios de comunicación sugieren que Francia está ofreciendo el Dassault Rafale a las ex repúblicas soviéticas de Kazajstán y Uzbekistán y han estado trabajando en una campaña de ventas durante "varios meses."

Acquisitions

Canada finalises deal to buy up to 16 P-8A Poseidons

6th December 2023

Canada has confirmed that it will buy up to 16 P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)

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