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Poland signs for Hundreds of JASSM-ER Cruise Missiles
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Poland signs for Hundreds of JASSM-ER Cruise Missiles

Poland signs for Hundreds of Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) Cruise Missiles. The deal was finalized on May 28th by Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Approved by U.S in March The procurement finalizes a $1.77 billion sale of 821 JASSM-ER missiles to Poland that was approved by the U.S. State Department in March. The lower $735 million value of the signed contract suggests it covers approximately 340 of the stealthy cruise missiles. Deliveries from 2026-2030

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Japanese Fighters Track Chinese Recon Drone
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Japanese fighter jets track Chinese WL-10 drone

Japan’s military intercepted a Chinese WZ-10/WingLoong-10 supersonic reconnaissance drone over the East China Sea for the first time. Japanese fighter jets monitored the drone as it flew near air defenses and a key U.S. base in Okinawa Prefecture. “Japanese fighter jets track Chinese WL-10 drone”. The stealthy WZ-10 appears designed primarily for reconnaissance and electronic warfare missions, with some strike capabilities. Its flight pattern took it north of Taiwan into airspace near multiple Patriot missile batteries and Kadena Air Base

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F-35B Crashes Near Albuquerque Airport, New Mexico
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F-35B Crashes Near Albuquerque Airport, New Mexico

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft crashed near Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) in New Mexico on May 28, 2024 shortly after taking off from Runway 21. The aircraft exploding on impact as emergency crews respond to extinguish fires at the crash site. “F-35B Crashes Near Albuquerque Airport, New Mexico”. According to local KOB4 news, the pilot successfully ejected and is conscious and breathing, though hospitalized in unknown condition. The F-35B had just taken off from ABQ when the incident occurred. Also

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Sweden to Send AWACS and Missiles to Ukraine Ahead of F-16s
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Sweden to Send AWACS and Missiles to Ukraine Ahead of F-16s

Sweden to Send AWACS and Missiles to Ukraine Ahead of F-16s that will include Swedish-made Saab 340 AEW&C airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, American AIM-120 AMRAAM air to air missiles, air defense systems, tanks, armored personnel carriers and artillery ammunition, according to Swedish Defense Minister Paul Junson. AWACS for Ukrainian Air Defense Junson stated the Saab 340 AWACS aircraft will have “the greatest impact on Ukrainian air defense” by complementing the promised deliveries of American F-16 fighter jets,

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Turkey's TB3 UCAV to Test on Ski-Jump Before TCG Anadolu
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Turkey’s TB3 UCAV to Test on Ski-Jump Before TCG Anadolu

Turkey’s Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) will first perform take-off and landing tests from a land-based runway with a ski-jump ramp before embarking on the TCG Anadolu amphibious assault ship. “Turkey’s TB3 UCAV to Test on Ski-Jump Before TCG Anadolu”. Navalized TB2 Variant The TB3 is an advanced navalized variant of the famous TB2 drone, with foldable wings to enable operation from short runways like the TCG Anadolu’s flight deck. Described as Turkey’s first UCAV for ship operations,

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Türkiye’s KAAN Fighter Set for 2030 Deployment
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Turkey Seeks US Approval to Produce F-110 Engines for KAAN

As a stopgap measure while developing its own fighter jet engines, Turkey has reportedly requested permission from the United States to build the F-110 GE-129 engine under license from General Electric (GE). Turkey intends to use these twin-engine versions, similar to the powerplants in F-15s, for the initial batch of its indigenously developed “KAAN” fifth generation fighter before transitioning to domestic engines. Strained U.S. Relations Complicate Bid However, it remains uncertain if the U.S. will grant Turkey’s request given strained

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