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June 17, 2025
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To Meet Firefighting and Multi-Mission Needs, Aramco Secures C-27J Aircraft for Operations in Saudi Arabia.

The Leonardo C-27J multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with over 270,000 flight hours logged worldwide, is set to grow its global footprint with a new operator. Leonardo will deliver two...

June 16, 2025
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Sixth KC-390 Aircraft Ordered by Portugal, with Ten More Now on the Table

Embraer, a leading global aerospace company, announced at the 55th Paris Air Show that the Portuguese government has decided to acquire a sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft. The original contract,...

June 16, 2025
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Australia Enhances F/A-18F and EA-18G Sustainment Capabilities.

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Australia for sustainment support and associated equipment for the country’s F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets,...

June 16, 2025
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Patria Commences Operations at Newly Opened F-35 Production Plant in Jämsä, Finland.

Patria held the inauguration ceremony for its new F-35 production facility at the Halli site in Jämsä, Finland. This production line will focus on the large-scale assembly of F-35...

June 16, 2025
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Bell and Tunisia Conclude Fleet Purchase Agreement for 12 SUBARU Bell 412EPX Aircraft.

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced at the 2025 Paris Air Show the signing of a purchase agreement with the Tunisian Air Force for 12 SUBARU Bell...

June 16, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Signs Contract to Equip Polish AH-64E Apache Helicopters with Generation 4 TADS/PNVS Systems.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) has secured a U.S. Government contract for the production of Generation 4 Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (Gen 4 TADS/PNVS)...

June 16, 2025
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NLR, PhotonFirst Advance Real-Time Condition Monitoring Technology for Helicopters.

At the 2025 Paris Air Show, the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) and PhotonFirst announced their collaboration on the development of an advanced Structural Health and Usage Monitoring System...

June 16, 2025
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New Beechcraft King Air Multi-Mission Demonstrator Revealed at Paris Air Show.

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced that its new multi-mission Beechcraft King Air demonstration aircraft will make its show and European debut at the 2025 Paris Air...

June 12, 2025
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Turkey Signs Historic Fighter Jet Export Deal With Indonesia

Ankara will supply 48 Kaan fighter jets to Indonesia in a newly signed agreement valued at $10 billion, Turkish President Erdogan announced. The fifth-generation aircraft, designed and manufactured by...

June 12, 2025
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F-35 Industry Access for Portugal Advanced Through New Lockheed Partnership

Lockheed Martin and Portugal’s AED Cluster have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore industrial participation in the F-35 program, even though Portugal has not opted to procure the...