Italian Air Force kicks off M-345 trainer entry to service
Based on a requirement for 45 aircraft in all, Italy has so far ordered 18 M-345 units, to support the second and third phases of pilot training, while the M-346 delivers advanced training.
Israel signs $583 million deal to sell Barak air defense to Slovakia
The agreement marks the latest air defense export by Israel to Europe, despite its ongoing war in Gaza.
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Slovakia closing in on order for 3 C-390 transporters, says Embraer
Slovakian fixed wing air transport capabilities are currently covered by seven aging L-410 light and two Leonardo C-27J Spartan medium tactical lift platforms, but both are due to be cut from service under a new transport aviation replacement effort.
Lockheed Martin delivers first pair of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets to Slovakia
Slovakia is set to become the first European operator of the Block 70-configured jets, initially agreeing to a 14 aircraft order for €1.58 billion ($1.8 billion) in December 2018.
To help Ukraine, UK explores supplying Eurofighter Typhoons to European MiG-29 operators
UK armed forces minister James Heappey told lawmakers the UK was investigating giving Typhoons to countries that give MiGs to Ukraine, but experts said it's unclear how the MiGs could change the war and if any other countries would really want the Typhoons in the first place.
With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way ‘Ringtausch’ dance to arm Ukraine
Under the Ringtausch program, Germany has sent newer equipment to Slovakia, Greece, Slovenia and the Czech Republic, with those countries shifting older gear to Ukraine.
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Logistic challenges abound for potential US-Poland-Ukraine fighter swap
Talk that Poland could send MiG-29s to Ukraine in exchange for the US sending F-16s to Warsaw is enticing to some, but questions about timing, maintenance and pilot availability will complicate it.