Tejas is better than MiG

Having failed to meet the IAF's requirements in 2011 when it was slated to be ready for induction, the indigenous light combat aircraft (LCA), Tejas, will get its second initial operational clearance on Friday. 

JF-17: Abandoned by China and adopted by Pakistan

First revealed in 1995 as the successor of the cancelled Sino-US Super-7 project*, FC-1 is being developed by CAC/611 Institute with some technical assistance from Russian Mikoyan OKB as a "medium tech", light weight fighter/ground attack aircraft carrying a relatively cheap price tag (~$20m). 

Production of improved version of JF-17 aircraft launched

Pakistan launched on Wednesday production of an improved version of JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif performed the inauguration of the manufacturing of Block 2 of JF-17 at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in the town of Kamra.

Russia to Develop 5th-Generation Attack Helicopter by 2017

Mi-28: project basis

It could take Russia about three years to complete the development of a fifth-generation attack helicopter and start testing its prototype, a defense industry official said Wednesday.

The Mi-28NM, a modernized version of the Mi-28N Night Hunter attack helicopter that is being upgraded to standards of a fifth-generation aircraft, has been in development since 2008.

UAE decides against Typhoon

The United Arab Emirates has chosen not to purchase Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft despite high-level talks between UK and UAE officials, according to BAE Systems.

“The UAE have advised that they have elected not to proceed with these proposals at this time,” says a 19 December media release from BAE.

Brazil picks Sweden's Gripen for its air force

Swedish aerospace maker Saab won a $5 billion contract to equip the Brazilian air force with 36 new fighter jets, Defense Minister Celso Amorim announced Wednesday.

Saab’s Gripen, a state-of-the-art multi-role fighter jet, beat its two rivals — the Rafale, made by France’s Dassault company, and US aviation giant Boeing’s F/A-18 fighter — for the lucrative contract.

New USAF Training Head: T-X Requirements Under Review

T38C Trainer

The newly appointed head of US Air Force Air Education and Training Command (AETC) acknowledged last week that funds for a replacement trainer won’t be coming in the near future, but said the T-X program remains a priority for his staff.

“My staff is working this issue very hard,” Gen. Robin Rand told reporters Dec. 13 here. “We are already working with headquarters Air Force … on T-X, the requirements, the needs, and I would like to give [Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh] an update.”

Differences between Argentine and Brazil

KFIR Colombian Air Force

Like Brazil, the Argentine Air Force is waiting a long time for a new fighter. In recent months, many newspapers have spoken of a possible deal to buy Spanish Mirage F1. These aircraft were retired in June but still have 1000 hours available.

Apart from Spain, France and Israel have also made ​​offers. According to MirageC14 site, the Argentines decided to buy 12-18 Israeli fighters Kfir Block 60. Of these, 6 of the C10 version will be delivered immediately.

While your neighbor hesitates about a billion contract, Argentines go shopping and with only some millions organized your air force. 

Brazil 0 x Argentine 1.

Sukhoi Completes Delivery of Su-34 Fighters Under 2008 Contract

A batch of Su-34 fighter jets was delivered to Russia’s military Monday in the final consignment under a 2008 deal with the Defense Ministry for Sukhoi aircraft maker to deliver 32 of the two-seat bombers.

The aircraft, also known by the NATO codename Fullback, were handed over at the Novosibirsk aircraft plant, which is part of the Sukhoi holding company.

Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Aircraft Satcom

Northrop Grumman was able to demonstrate a high-functioning satellite communications normally used in space onboard a manned aircraft during a test flight, the aerospace and defense manufacturer said Thursday, Dec. 12.