Turkey officially launches competition for TF-X fighter engine

ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish government has officially launched a competition for the local development of a turbofan engine that will power the country’s national fighter jet in the making, the TF-X. Turkey’s defense procurement agency, the Presidency of Defense...

Safran, Hindustan ink deal to develop helicopter engines

WASHINGTON ― French company Safran and Indian firm Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. are creating a joint venture to develop helicopter engines in the Asian nation, Safran announced Friday. The partnership is expected to focus on powering India’s 13-ton multirole helicopter...

US to send more HIMARS precision rockets to Ukraine

WASHINGTON — The United States is sending to Ukraine up to $400 million in additional military equipment and supplies, including four more medium-range rocket systems and ammunition, as the embattled nation tries to repel Russia’s advances in the Donbas region. The...