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January 9, 2025
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Poland has signed a deal with GE Aerospace to supply engines for its AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters.

Poland has purchased 210 T700 engines from GE Aerospace to power its fleet of 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters ordered in August 2024. The agreement includes maintenance and overhaul...

January 6, 2025
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Sri Lanka to Acquire Military Aircraft From the US and Pakistan

Sri Lanka is enhancing its air force with the acquisition of American and Pakistani aircraft. The purchase includes eight Bell 206 helicopters in the TH-57 Sea Ranger military variant...

January 3, 2025
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Embraer Confirms Sale of Four A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft to Unnamed African Nation

Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer has signed an agreement to deliver four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to an unspecified African nation. The light attack and trainer aircraft will support diverse...

January 2, 2025
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China Showcases Latest KJ-3000 Airborne Early Warning and Control System

China has unveiled the KJ-3000, a new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft built to boost the country’s aerial surveillance capabilities. Developed on the Y-20 strategic airlift platform,...

December 30, 2024
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Ireland’s Air Corps Set to Acquire Four Airbus H145 Utility Helicopters

Ireland has finalized a €91.7 million ($95.8 million) deal to purchase four Airbus H145 helicopters to modernize the Irish Air Corps fleet. These helicopters will replace the aging EC135...

December 27, 2024
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Embraer Secures Agreement to Deliver Two C-390 Millennium Aircraft to an Unnamed Buyer.

Embraer has signed a deal with an unnamed customer to supply two C-390 Millennium multi-role aircraft. The agreement includes a complete training and support package, along with spare parts....

December 26, 2024
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Iraq Procures Surion Utility Helicopters from South Korea

Under a new contract, Iraq will receive KUH-1 Surion utility helicopters from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The $92.7 million deal, which involves two helicopters, represents KAI’s first Surion sale...

December 26, 2024
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Royal Australian Air Force Takes Delivery of Final Batch of F-35A Fighters

The Royal Australian Air Force has received the final batch of nine F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, completing its 72-aircraft procurement that began in 2010. These jets will serve...

December 23, 2024
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Spain Expands Air Fleet With 25 More Eurofighter Jets

Spain has finalized an agreement with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) and Germany-based contractors for 25 new Eurofighter jets under the Halcon II program. The deal...

December 23, 2024
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IAF and DRDO Start Astra Missile Integration Trials on Su-30 MKI Fighters

The Indian Air Force and DRDO have initiated modifications on six Su-30 MKI fighter jets to integrate the indigenous Astra air-to-air missile system. This upgrade aims to enhance the...