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March 11, 2026
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Canada to Modernize Portugal’s P-3C Orion Fleet

Canada has signed a government-to-government agreement with Portugal to modernize five Portuguese Air Force P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. The 39-million Canadian dollar contract will be managed by the...

March 11, 2026
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Sikorsky, Robinson Reveal Tablet-Control Cargo Helo

Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company are developing the R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous helicopter designed to transform military cargo delivery and resupply operations. The aircraft features a modular architecture that...

March 11, 2026
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Turkey Unveils Stand-Off Electronic Warfare Jet

Turkey has conducted the maiden flight of its HAVA SOJ stand-off jammer aircraft, marking a major step in strengthening its airborne electronic warfare capabilities. The platform is built on...

March 10, 2026
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GE Aerospace Announces $1B US Expansion

GE Aerospace has announced a $1-billion investment to expand defense manufacturing capacity and increase aircraft engine production across the United States. The funding will support facilities in more than...

March 9, 2026
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Merlin Advances Autonomous C-130J Program

Merlin Labs has completed the preliminary design review (PDR) for its autonomous flight system designed for the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules used by US Special Operations Command. The...

March 9, 2026
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Saab Considers Gripen Production in Portugal

Saab has indicated its willingness to expand defense cooperation with Portugal by proposing local production of components for the Gripen fighter jet if the country decides to replace its...

March 9, 2026
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NATO AWACS Flies First Mission Over Finland

NATO’s Airborne Early Warning and Control System aircraft recently completed its first operational mission in Finnish airspace. The flight supported surveillance and command operations along NATO’s northern region and...

March 8, 2026
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Turkey Could Deploy F-16s to North Cyprus

Turkey is evaluating the option of deploying F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus following a drone attack on the island that struck a British military base. Officials say the...

March 7, 2026
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Switzerland May Cut Planned F-35 Order

Switzerland is reconsidering its fighter aircraft purchase after rising costs pushed the government to plan buying about 30 F-35A jets instead of the originally approved 36. The aircraft were...

March 6, 2026
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Super Tucano Boosted for Counter-Drone Ops

Embraer and Valkyrie Aero are enhancing the A-29 Super Tucano with a new counter-drone capability designed to improve its effectiveness against unmanned threats. The upgrade integrates Valkyrie’s Gunslinger system,...