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28 October

Air

An Indian Air Force IL-78MKI aerial refueling aircraft lands at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 16, 2016. Indian Air Force airmen arrived at Eielson in preparation for RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Turner)

Israel Emerges as Sole Bidder for India’s $900M Military Tanker Aircraft Deal

Israel Aircraft Industries is poised to secure a contract worth about $905.7 million to convert six commercial planes into Indian Air Force refueling aircraft.

28 October

Asia Pacific

Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 30 aircraft from the 80th Fighter Squadron fly in formation over South Korea during a training mission on Jan. 9, 2008. The squadron will be upgrading to F-16 Block 40 aircraft under the common configuration implementation program, which increases mission capability and combat readiness by utilizing newer airframes and avionics. (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Quinton T. Burris, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Rojoef Manuel

Korean Air, Lockheed Martin to Maintain US Military Aircraft in Asia

Korean Air has signed a partnership framework with Lockheed Martin to maintain and repair American military aircraft stationed across the Indo-Pacific.

24 October

Air

Three French Air and Space Force Dassault Rafales fly in formation behind a U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 20, 2025. The U.S. participated in a multinational exercise with the French Air Force to strengthen partner integration and foreign relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)

Rojoef Manuel

France Clarifies Rafale Jet Expansion After Budget Sparks Confusion

France has confirmed it does not plan a massive expansion of its Rafale fighter jet fleet, saying its goal remains 225 aircraft and not 286, as some reports have claimed.

23 October

Air

FA-50 Fighting Eagles. Photo: Korea Aerospace Industries

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Signs Deal With GE Aerospace for S. Korea Jet, Helicopter Engines

Hanwha Aerospace has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to buy new engine kits for South Korea’s homegrown fighter aircraft and helicopters, according to local media.

23 October

Europe

Pictured are Hercules C-130J from 47 Sqn, on a final flypast over the UK before its forthcoming retirement. Three RAF Hercules C130 aircraft have conducted a tour of the UK as a farewell tour ahead of their withdrawal from service at the end of June. The trio departed RAF Brize Norton at 10am, performing a set of flypasts across all four countries in the UK before returning to Brize Norton in the early evening. The first Hercules arrived at Marshalls of Cambridge in December 1966 Hercules. Since entering RAF service, originally with 242 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Thorney Island, it has operated across the globe in support of UK military and humanitarian relief operations. The transition to the 22-strong Atlas (A400) fleet and other air mobility aircraft has been ongoing for some time. 47 Squadron and the Hercules will continue to deliver on operations supporting UK defence objectives until 30 Jun 23.

Rojoef Manuel

Marshall Aerospace to Overhaul 12 Ex-British C-130Js for Turkish Air Force

Turkey has signed a multi-year contract with Marshall Aerospace to maintain and upgrade 12 former Royal Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft acquired from the UK.

21 October

Air

PhantomStrike shown on a rendering of a T-50 aircraft, sister aircraft to the FA-50. Raytheon will provide the PhantomStrike radar to KAI’s FA-50 fleet.

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea’s FA-50 Jets Get First Raytheon PhantomStrike Radar

Raytheon has delivered the initial PhantomStrike radar to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for its proprietary FA-50 light combat aircraft.

20 October

Air

Rendering of South Korea's Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft based on the Bombardier 6500. Photo: L3Harris

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea Orders $2.26B AEW&C Fleet From L3Harris

South Korea has awarded L3Harris Technologies a contract worth over $2.26 billion to supply modified Global 6500 aircraft for airborne early warning and control missions.

20 October

Europe

From L: GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue and Dutch Minister for Arms Procurement and Personnel Gijs Tuinman signing the deal to co-produce a small unmanned aircraft system

Christine Casimiro

GA-ASI, Netherlands Partner to Develop Small Uncrewed Aircraft

The Dutch Ministry of Defence and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have teamed up to develop a small uncrewed aircraft system for multi-role intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

14 October

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Beijing’s False Radar Signals Trick Foreign Spy Plane Over South China Sea

China’s electronic warfare forces have allegedly misled a foreign spy plane over the South China Sea using a vehicle-mounted system that created fake radar signals.

9 October

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Leaked Files Suggest Russia in Fighter Jet Talks With Iran, Algeria, and Ethiopia

Leaked documents allegedly from Russia’s state defense conglomerate Rostec suggest Moscow is negotiating multi-billion-dollar fighter jet sales with Iran, Ethiopia, and Algeria, signaling one of its largest weapons export pushes in years.

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