By introducing several key technologies and improvements to the platform, the JF-17B may form the basis of the JF-17 Block-III
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) formally inducted its first two (of 12) new-built Mi-35M assault helicopters from Russia Helicopters on April 24, 2017
The dual-seat version of the JF-17 Thunder – the JF-17B – is reportedly undergoing ground tests in preparation for a maiden test flight
The U.S. government has reportedly approved a U.S. $600 million sale of 12 Embraer-Sierra Nevada Corp. A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft
With the M-345 High Efficiency Trainer, Leonardo is aiming at turboprop trainers, which are becoming increasingly common as legacy jet-trainer successors
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ General Manager, Temel Kotil, stated that TAI was still aiming to begin test flying the TFX next-generation fighter in 2023
The Argentine Ministry of Defence announced that the government has suspended plans for a new fighter to replace the country’s legacy A-4AR Fightinghawks
Myanmar is reportedly in negotiations with Pakistan for the local licensed production of JF-17 Thunder lightweight multi-role fighters
The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of two Mil Mi-35M attack/assault helicopters from Russia
Argentina and Israel Aerospace industries (IAI) have resumed negotiations for the latter’s Kfir Block-60 multi-role fighter