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July 23, 2025
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Italy Awards $300M Contract to L3Harris for Electronic Warfare Aircraft

L3Harris has been awarded a $300-million contract to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft, specially modified to conduct electromagnetic warfare operations, to the Italian Air Force. These advanced jets will...

July 22, 2025
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Turkey Acquires Sixth Prototype of Indigenous Kaan Stealth Jet

Turkey has acquired the sixth prototype of its homegrown TAI Kaan stealth fighter to carry out an advanced series of assessments aimed at validating the aircraft’s full operational potential....

July 20, 2025
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Turkish Air Force to receive six prototype Kaan jets

Türkiye has reached a new milestone in its national fighter aircraft program with the official order for a sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation jet, as reported by defense...

July 18, 2025
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Joint Indo-French venture to create advanced fighter engine

In a landmark decision that signals a significant stride toward defence self-reliance, India has opted to collaborate with France for the joint development of a next-generation fighter aircraft engine....

July 18, 2025
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Britain debuts futuristic fighter demo with stealth and smart tech

The UK has unveiled a next-generation combat air demonstrator, a technological prototype intended to pave the way for future stealth fighter development. This aircraft concept is engineered to explore...

July 18, 2025
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Boramae program nears milestone with sixth prototype flight in South Korea

South Korea is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to build a fleet of more than 100 KF-21 Boramae fighters by 2030, marking a major leap in its military...

July 17, 2025
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Nagoya Fire Department in Japan Procures Airbus H160 Helicopter

The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan has placed an order for the Airbus H160 helicopter to strengthen its capabilities in aerial firefighting, search and rescue, and disaster response....

July 16, 2025
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L3Harris Wins Morocco C-130 Aircraft Upgrade Contract

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract to upgrade several C-130 transport aircraft belonging to the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The modernization effort will encompass a range of enhancements,...

July 15, 2025
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Russia Begins Program to Replace Mi-8/17 Helicopters

Russia has officially initiated the development of a next-generation multirole helicopter, known as the Mi-80, which is set to replace the longstanding Mi-8/17 fleet, as reported by Russian media...

July 13, 2025
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Upgraded P-8A Poseidon Enhances US Navy Maritime Patrol Readiness

In a significant advancement for the U.S. Navy’s fleet readiness, L3Harris Technologies has officially delivered its first fully overhauled P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)....