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According to the Twitter account ORCA Military in a post dated March 13, 2024, Algeria enhanced its military capabilities by acquiring four advanced WJ-700 Falcon drones from the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC). These High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones, currently in the final stages of testing, are designed for both reconnaissance and precision strike operations, capable of engaging targets up to 100 kilometers away.

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding conceptual studies for future fighter systems. The contract period is 2024-2025. This includes conceptual studies of manned and unmanned solutions in a system of system perspective, technology development and demonstrations. Saab will collaborate closely with FMV, the Swedish Armed Forces, The Swedish Defence Research Agency, GKN Aerospace and other industry partners.

Babcock International Group is providing vital support to the next generation of Ukrainian Air Force pilots as they prepare to fly F-16 fighter jets. The first ten trainee pilots have successfully completed the Elementary Flying Training (EFT) phase of the Ukrainian Pilot Force development and training programme.

On March 11, 2024, US DoD announced that Taiwan is set to significantly enhance its air defense capabilities with the acquisition of four MQ-9B drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) provided by the United States. The first units of this advanced equipment are expected to arrive in 2026, marking a crucial step in Taiwan's efforts to improve its surveillance and defensive capabilities amidst rising regional tensions.

The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, is awarded a not-to-exceed $1,137,300,000, firm-fixed-price, undefinitized modification to a previously awarded contract. This modification procures 10 F/A-18F Lot 46 aircraft, as well as two F/A-18F and 5 F/A-18E Lot 47 aircraft. Follow Air Recognition on Google News at this link Pacific Ocean, June 14, 2022.

Switzerland has handed over its first decommissioned Northrop F-5 Tiger fighter jet to the US military. The transfer marks the initial step towards fulfilling a contract signed in 2020 involving 22 aircraft, Ashish Dangwal reports in EurAsian Times.

The acquisition is part of a significant agreement valued at Rs 48,000 crore between the Defence Ministry and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the purchase of 83 Tejas Mark 1A jets for the Air Force, as reported by Manjeet Negi in India Today. Efforts are underway to potentially include a trainer variant of the aircraft alongside the fighter version in the delivery, according to sources.

In March 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence decided to strengthen its aerial fleet by signing two major contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), thereby enhancing the capabilities of both the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy. The first agreement, valued at $81.47 million (approximately Rs 6.67 billion), involves the supply of an additional six Dornier Do-228 aircraft to the IAF.

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on March 15 announced that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy of AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $90.6 million.

On March 15, 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of 34 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv, for a total amount of 80.73 billion rupees ($975.06 million). These helicopters are intended to be distributed between the Indian Army, which will receive 25 units, and the Indian Coast Guard, which will receive 9.