News

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

South Korea to add air-to-ground and air-to-sea modes to KF-21 AESA radar

South Korea will expand operational modes of the KF-21's active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar to include dedicated air-to-ground and air-to-sea capabilities, enhancing the indigenous fighter's multi-role performance and maritime surveillance/strike potential as its sensor suite matures under KAI development.

2026-02-02T01:55:38.957006-08:00

AINonline

Shaanxi unveils A400M‑class four‑engine transport and new advanced trainer

2026-02-01T18:43:43.567847-08:00

AeroTime

Peru poised to select Lockheed F-16 Block 70 (F-16V) in potential 24‑jet, ~$7bn deal

2026-02-01T05:35:22.011860-08:00

AeroTime

Cabinet split over New Medium Helicopter award risks Leonardo's Yeovil factory and 3,000 jobs

2026-02-01T04:13:49.241719-08:00

News Timeline

FlightGlobal

Honeywell unveils SkyShot 1600 turbofan for Asia's uncrewed fighter / CCA market Honeywell Aerospace has launched the SkyShot 1600, a small turbofan developed for uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) and light autonomous fighters in Asia. The engine aims to plug a regional shortage of suitable powerplants and position Honeywell as a supplier to emerging manned–unmanned teaming programmes.

2026-02-02T06:34:43.713484-08:00

Honeywell unveils SkyShot 1600 turbofan for Asia's uncrewed fighter / CCA market

FlightGlobal

South Korea to add air-to-ground and air-to-sea modes to KF-21 AESA radar South Korea will expand operational modes of the KF-21's active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar to include dedicated air-to-ground and air-to-sea capabilities, enhancing the indigenous fighter's multi-role performance and maritime surveillance/strike potential as its sensor suite matures under KAI development.

2026-02-02T01:55:38.957006-08:00

South Korea to add air-to-ground and air-to-sea modes to KF-21 AESA radar

AINonline

RAAF F-35A makes first flying appearance at Singapore Airshow For the first time, the Royal Australian Air Force's F-35A Lightning II performed a flying appearance at the Singapore Airshow, marking the stealth fighter's debut at the regional event. The public sortie showcased Australia's frontline fifth‑generation capability to Asian partners and industry attendees.

2026-02-01T22:27:47.911247-08:00

RAAF F-35A makes first flying appearance at Singapore Airshow

AINonline

Shaanxi unveils A400M‑class four‑engine transport and new advanced trainer Shaanxi unveiled a new four‑engine transport it says is comparable to the Airbus A400M, alongside a newly revealed advanced trainer. The company says both types broaden its military product portfolio, positioning Shaanxi into Western‑class tactical airlift and jet‑training market segments.

2026-02-01T18:43:43.567847-08:00

Shaanxi unveils A400M‑class four‑engine transport and new advanced trainer

AeroTime

Peru poised to select Lockheed F-16 Block 70 (F-16V) in potential 24‑jet, ~$7bn deal Peru is moving to finalise a purchase of Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 70 fighters to replace aging MiG‑29 and Mirage 2000 aircraft, local reports say. The acquisition could total about 24 jets and is valued near US$7 billion, including a long‑term military cooperation package with Washington.

2026-02-01T05:35:22.011860-08:00

Peru poised to select Lockheed F-16 Block 70 (F-16V) in potential 24‑jet, ~$7bn deal

AeroTime

Cabinet split over New Medium Helicopter award risks Leonardo's Yeovil factory and 3,000 jobs A Cabinet split over the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) award has placed Leonardo’s Yeovil helicopter factory and about 3,000 jobs at risk as procurement deadlines approach, reviving political tensions reminiscent of the 1986 Westland affair and exposing strain in defence industrial policy.

2026-02-01T04:13:49.241719-08:00

Cabinet split over New Medium Helicopter award risks Leonardo's Yeovil factory and 3,000 jobs

AINonline

U.S. clears sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidons to Singapore to replace Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet The U.S. has approved the foreign military sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Singapore, enabling the Republic of Singapore Air Force to retire and replace its aging Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet. The acquisition upgrades Singapore's maritime patrol, ASW and ISR posture in the region.

2026-01-31T17:43:39.855665-08:00

U.S. clears sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidons to Singapore to replace Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet

aviationnews.eu

Belgium orders five Cessna 408 SkyCourier transports for special forces Belgium has ordered five Cessna 408 SkyCourier twin‑engine transports to support special operations forces, according to a defence strategy paper. The rugged turboprops, able to operate from short and unprepared strips, will provide organic light‑lift and tactical logistics for special‑forces missions.

2026-01-31T10:10:04.511279-08:00

Belgium orders five Cessna 408 SkyCourier transports for special forces

Menu

Military Aircraft Procurement News

South Korea to add air-to-ground and air-to-sea modes to KF-21 AESA radar

Shaanxi unveils A400M‑class four‑engine transport and new advanced trainer

Peru poised to select Lockheed F-16 Block 70 (F-16V) in potential 24‑jet, ~$7bn deal

Cabinet split over New Medium Helicopter award risks Leonardo's Yeovil factory and 3,000 jobs

News Timeline