December 28, 2024 Military Aviation News
12/28/2024
Ukrainian test pilot reveals French Mirage 2000-5F fighters will primarily launch SCALP missiles against ground targets, working alongside F-16s in a specialized tactical approach. The strategic decision comes as experts acknowledge Russian air superiority capabilities would limit the French jets’ effectiveness in direct air combat.
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12/28/2024
Although the spotlight yesterday, December 26, was on the new and mysterious stealth aircraft unveiled by China’s aerospace industry, another significant milestone took place. During its test flight, the new aircraft was escorted by the new two-seater version of the fifth-generation J-20 fighter of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), officially designated as the J-20S.
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12/28/2024
According to Ekotrent on December 26, 2024, Saudi Arabia has begun negotiations with Türkiye to acquire 100 Kaan fifth-generation fighter jets. The talks were held during a three-day meeting in Istanbul, where Türkiye's Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün hosted Saudi Arabia's Deputy Defense Minister Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari and Air Force Commander Turki bin Bandar Al Saud. Discussions centered on the potential procurement of the aircraft.
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12/28/2024
China launched a new amphibious assault ship Friday, capable of launching fighter jets and designed to strengthen the navy’s combat ability in distant seas. The Sichuan, the first ship of the Type 076, is China’s largest such ship yet, displacing 40,000 tons and equipped with an electromagnetic catapult that will allow fighter jets to launch directly off its deck, according to the official Xinhua news agency.
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