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January 26, 2026
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Philippines Orders Fifth Batch of S-70i Black Hawks

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has formally taken delivery of five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, along with eight M134-H Gatling heavy machine guns, further strengthening its rotary-wing fleet...

January 25, 2026
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South Korea Launches $1.29B EW Aircraft Program

South Korea has approved a 1.9 trillion won ($1.29 billion) program to develop a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), with initial operational...

January 24, 2026
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Stavatti Pitches Mach 4 SM-39 Fighter for US Navy

Stavatti Aerospace has released a detailed proposal promoting its SM-39 Razor as a contender for the U.S. Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) requirement, adding a bold independent concept...

January 24, 2026
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Australia Unveils MC-55A Peregrine EW Aircraft

Australia has taken delivery of its first MC-55A Peregrine airborne intelligence and electronic warfare aircraft, marking a major milestone in the modernization of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)....

January 23, 2026
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Collins Aerospace Secures C-130 Wheels, Brakes Deals

RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace has entered into three-year support agreements aimed at enhancing sustainment services for C-130 Hercules aircraft wheels and brakes, reinforcing fleet readiness across global operators. The...

January 23, 2026
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Dassault Leads $200M Investment Round in Harmattan AI

Dassault Aviation has led a $200 million Series B investment round in Harmattan AI, a defense-oriented artificial intelligence firm, formalizing a strategic partnership focused on advancing AI-driven autonomy for...

January 21, 2026
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India Clears $1.1B Deal for Boeing 767 Tankers

India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the acquisition of six Boeing 767-based multirole aerial refuelling aircraft (MRTT) to strengthen the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) long-range operational capabilities. The...

January 21, 2026
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QinetiQ Wins $275M Boost for RAF Typhoon Support

QinetiQ has secured a five-year contract extension from the UK Ministry of Defence to continue delivering mission-critical engineering and technical support for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet....

January 21, 2026
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MQ-9B Drones to Be Built in UAE Under New GA Deal

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has entered into a strategic partnership with Calidus Aerospace to jointly produce MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and the Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft in the...

January 21, 2026
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UK Challenger 3 Tank Fires Live Rounds With Crew

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has successfully completed the first crewed live firing of the Challenger 3 main battle tank, marking a major milestone in the British Army’s armored...