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September 15, 2025
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South Korea Advances KF-21 Jet Toward Stealth Upgrade

South Korea has unveiled a structured plan to upgrade its KF-21 Boramae fighter jet into a next-generation stealth aircraft. The jet, developed by Korea Aerospace Industries, already incorporates partial...

September 12, 2025
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NATO Allocates $18M for E-3 Sentry Engine Support

NATO has awarded Pratt & Whitney an $18-million contract to ensure the continued operation of the alliance’s E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The agreement, lasting...

September 11, 2025
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Korea Kicks Off Black Hawk Modernization

South Korea has launched the UH/HH-60 Black Hawk performance improvement program, targeting more than 30 helicopters in a $715-million effort led by Korean Air. The initiative will add digital...

September 10, 2025
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SNC Delivers 2nd Jet for Army Spy Fleet

Saab has embarked on developing a new large underwater drone, signaling its growing commitment to autonomous maritime technologies. According to the company, the platform is being designed to carry...

September 5, 2025
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Pentagon Delays F-35 Block 4 Upgrade to 2031 Over Costs

The US Department of Defense is facing significant delays in its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Block 4 modernization program, which is now projected to be completed no earlier than...

September 2, 2025
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Boeing Reveals F/A-XX Jet, Fuels Comparisons to F-47

Boeing has unveiled the first public concept image of its proposed F/A-XX next-generation fighter, giving observers an early look at a design that shares visual similarities with the US...

September 2, 2025
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Portugal Accepts Delivery of Three A-29N Super Tucanos

Portugal has officially taken delivery of its first three A-29N Super Tucano aircraft from Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer. The aircraft arrived at the Alverca do Ribatejo facilities near Lisbon,...

September 1, 2025
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Poland Selects Viper Shield for F-16 Block 70 EW

The Polish Ministry of Defense has chosen L3Harris Technologies’ AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite to support the upgrade of its F-16 Viper fleet. The selection is part of...

August 29, 2025
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SNC Reveals Unique Trainer Jet for Carrier Training

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has officially unveiled its Freedom Trainer jet, which will compete in the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System program. The aircraft is positioned as SNC’s...

August 28, 2025
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USAF Seeks Industry Input for Future Tanker Design

The US Air Force (USAF) has issued a new request for information (RFI) from defense contractors as part of its ongoing effort to develop the Next-Generation Air Refueling System...