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March 17, 2026
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Pilatus Selects Thales System for PC-7 Aircraft

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has selected French defense company Thales to provide a new radio management system for its PC-7 military training aircraft operating in Europe. This collaboration reflects...

March 15, 2026
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MQ-25A Stingray Set to Transform Carrier Aviation

The MQ-25A Stingray represents a groundbreaking development in naval aviation as the first operational unmanned aerial refueling aircraft designed to operate from aircraft carriers. Developed to support carrier-based fighter...

March 15, 2026
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Tejas Mk2 Built for Long Airframe Life

India’s Tejas Mark 2 fighter aircraft represents the next major step in the evolution of the indigenous Tejas program. Designed as a medium-weight fighter, the Mk2 aims to deliver...

March 13, 2026
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USAF Revives E-7A Wedgetail With $2.4B Boeing Deal

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing contracts worth $2.43 billion to continue development work on the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft. A significant portion of...

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...