Monthly Archive: Dicembre 2021

US Relents After UAE Threaten to Pull Out of $23Bn F-35 Deal

US Relents After UAE Threaten to Pull Out of $23Bn F-35 Deal

KUALA LUMPUR — The United States is prepared to move forward with the sale of F-35 fighter jets and drones to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, after reports the UAE intended to suspend discussion of the deal.

A UAE official on Tuesday tol…

Philippines Corvette Program Wins Funds for Down Payment

Philippines Corvette Program Wins Funds for Down Payment

MANILA — Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday expressed his delight after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) for the 15 percent advance payment for the Philippine Navy (PN)’s Corvette Acquisition P…
European Fighter Market: What Lies Ahead

European Fighter Market: What Lies Ahead

Recently, the Finnish Ministry of Defense announced its selection of the Lockheed Martin F-35 as a replacement platform for the Finnish Air Force fleet of 62 F/A-18C/D Hornets. The Finns will procure 64 F-35A Block 4 aircraft, with deliveries commencing in 2026. Despite concerns about sustainment …
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