Japan’s Ministry of Defense is soliciting for bidders to build a full-scale model of an aircraft for radar cross-section (RCS) measurement. To qualify for the bidding, applicants must have prior experience in the Mitsubishi X-2 Shinshin experimental aircraft program.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff is expected to rectify a plan to buy 20 F-35As and 20 F-35Bs under phase 2 of its FX III fighter program in October’s meeting. Sgt. 1st Class MilagrosLaura Laura [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons The purchase is expected to cost $6.7 billion and the priority is to acquire […]

Former Indian Navy aircraft carrier and Falklands War veteran INS Viraat will arrive at Alang shipyard next month to be dismantled. Photo: Indian Navy It was purchased by shipping firm Shri Ram Shipping after attempts to convert it into a museum failed. For more information, hit the Source below Source

According to news reports, the Japanese government will brief Iwakuni city officials on plans to expand the presence of Marine Corps F-35B at MCAS Iwakuni. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Donato Maffin / Public domain No specific details were available except that it is an update of the existing model. For more information, hit […]

Hindustan Times reports that the delivery of a Boeing 777 modified as the VVIP aircraft for the government has been postponed, the aircraft was originally scheduled to make the trip back home on Aug. 25. “The delivery of the aircraft was scheduled for Aug. 25 but has been delayed due to certain operational issues. It […]