Launched the upgrade program for its fighter fleet

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South Korea Opts To Upgrade 'SLAM Eagles'

The Indonesian MoD is now discussing a wide-ranging support solution

An LoI signed by Leonardo with PT ESystem Solutions Indonesia and the MoD paves the way for cooperation in supporting Leonardo’s M-346F  in Indonesian service

Support for the M-346F in Indonesia Gathers Momentum

Training systems provider bidding for an air force rotary-wing training requirement

Training systems integrator CAE is focusing on meeting military helicopter training requirements in several Asia-Pacific countries.

CAE Pitching for Asia-Pacific Military Helicopter Training

Upcoming widebody will help meet record-setting aircraft demand in southeast Asia 

Boeing is confident that certification of its protracted 777X program—now targeted for the second half of this year—will help meet a demand that continues to grow in the Southeast Asian region. 

Boeing Confident 777X Will Be Certified This Year

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