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January 30, 2026
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Boeing Wins USAF Deal for Four More MH-139A Helicopters

Boeing has secured a new contract from the US Air Force to deliver four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, further supporting the service’s ongoing helicopter modernization program. The latest...

January 29, 2026
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General Atomics Unveils New Aircraft for Maritime Ops

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has unveiled the Do228 NXT, a next-generation aircraft designed to meet the growing demands of maritime security and border surveillance operations. Built for flexibility in...

January 28, 2026
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Mach 4 Fighter Concept Enters F/A-XX Program Race

Stavatti Aerospace has unveiled a bold alternative concept for the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) program, introducing a high-speed fighter design intended to replace the F/A-18E/F Super...

January 26, 2026
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Philippines Orders Fifth Batch of S-70i Black Hawks

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has formally taken delivery of five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, along with eight M134-H Gatling heavy machine guns, further strengthening its rotary-wing fleet...

January 25, 2026
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South Korea Launches $1.29B EW Aircraft Program

South Korea has approved a 1.9 trillion won ($1.29 billion) program to develop a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), with initial operational...

January 24, 2026
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Stavatti Pitches Mach 4 SM-39 Fighter for US Navy

Stavatti Aerospace has released a detailed proposal promoting its SM-39 Razor as a contender for the U.S. Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) requirement, adding a bold independent concept...

January 24, 2026
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Australia Unveils MC-55A Peregrine EW Aircraft

Australia has taken delivery of its first MC-55A Peregrine airborne intelligence and electronic warfare aircraft, marking a major milestone in the modernization of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)....

January 23, 2026
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Collins Aerospace Secures C-130 Wheels, Brakes Deals

RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace has entered into three-year support agreements aimed at enhancing sustainment services for C-130 Hercules aircraft wheels and brakes, reinforcing fleet readiness across global operators. The...

January 23, 2026
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Dassault Leads $200M Investment Round in Harmattan AI

Dassault Aviation has led a $200 million Series B investment round in Harmattan AI, a defense-oriented artificial intelligence firm, formalizing a strategic partnership focused on advancing AI-driven autonomy for...

January 21, 2026
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India Clears $1.1B Deal for Boeing 767 Tankers

India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the acquisition of six Boeing 767-based multirole aerial refuelling aircraft (MRTT) to strengthen the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) long-range operational capabilities. The...