Indian Air Force orders HAL to redesign HJT-36

The Indian Air Force has told Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to redesign its HJT-36 intermediate jet trainer and make it capable of recovering from deadly spins.

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A HAL spokesman said this has been carried out by adding weight to the wing tips to improve the roll inertia of the aircraft, following feedback from BAE Systems. The modifications will be tested this month.

Source: Indian Air Force orders HAL to redesign HJT-36

Turkey issues RFI for reconnaissance and observation aircraft

The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) has published a request for information (RFI) for reconnaissance and observation aircraft.

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Potential bidders have to reply by Aug. 1.

Source: Turkey issues RFI for reconnaissance and observation aircraft

Su-33 operational in Russian Arctic

SU-33s from the Russian Navy have been defending the airspace of the Kola zone of the Russian Arctic since Aug. 1.

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Source: Su-33 operational in Russian Arctic

Syrian fighter jet crashed into market during bombing run

A Syrian government fighter jet crashed into a busy market in the northwestern Idlib province on Aug. 3, killing at least 27 people.

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Source: Syrian fighter jet crashed into market during bombing run

New photos of J-16

Source: New photos of J-16

Mi-28 from Russia’s Berkut aerobatics team crashed during demonstration at Aviadarts

Source: Mi-28 from Russia’s Berkut aerobatics team crashed during demonstration at Aviadarts

EUNAVFOR staff visit Japanese P-3C detachment in Djibouti

Staff from Operation Atalanta Force Headquarters visited the Japanese Detachment of Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 in Djibouti on Jul. 25.

Photo: EUNAVFOR

Source: EUNAVFOR staff visit Japanese P-3C detachment in Djibouti

India seeks to produce fifth-generation fighter at Ozar

India plans to produce the fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) it is co-developing with Russia at the plant in Ozar.

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The plant is currently churning out Su-30MKIs and its history dates back to 1964 when it was established to manufacture the MiG-21.

Source: India seeks to produce fifth-generation fighter at Ozar

China places restriction on drone exports

From Aug. 15, Chinese drone manufacturers who wish to export their products overseas will have to obtain export license from the Ministry of Commerce.

Photo: Pakistan Inter-Services Public Relations

The restriction is only for drones that have an endurance of greater than an hour.

Source: China places restriction on drone exports

Joint Indian, Israeli test of Barak 8 this month

A joint test of the Barak 8 air defense system by India and Israel will be carried out this month in Israel. If successful, the next firing will be from a Indian warship before September.

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The test will be from an Israeli warship, the first Indian warship to fire the missile later will be INS Kolkata.

Source: Joint Indian, Israeli test of Barak 8 this month