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January 20, 2026
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US Delivers 10 Helicopters to Strengthen Sri Lanka Relief

The United States has transferred 10 TH-57 Bell 206 helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) under the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) program, aimed at strengthening the country’s...

January 19, 2026
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US Extends MQ-9 Reaper Sustainment for Italy

The United States has approved a $14.3 million contract modification for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) to continue sustainment and maintenance support for the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper...

January 19, 2026
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Denmark Retires F-16 Jets, Completes Shift to F-35

Denmark has officially retired its F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet after 46 years of operational service, marking the end of a significant chapter in the history of the Royal Danish...

January 18, 2026
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Poland Confirms Transfer of Up to 9 MiG-29 Jets to Ukraine

Poland is moving forward with preparations to transfer up to nine MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, with the first batch expected to be delivered once outstanding technical arrangements are...

January 14, 2026
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US Navy Receives 350th MH-60R Helicopter From Lockheed

The US Navy has officially taken delivery of its 350th MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, marking a major production milestone for Lockheed Martin. The aircraft was handed over from the company’s...

January 13, 2026
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KF-21 Boramae Nears Delivery After Final Flight Tests

South Korea has successfully completed all flight testing of its next-generation KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, marking a major milestone toward operational deployment with the Republic of Korea Air Force...

January 12, 2026
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India, France Advance $22B Rafale Deal Talks Ahead Visit

India and France have stepped up negotiations over a major Rafale fighter jet acquisition for the Indian Air Force (IAF), with discussions gaining momentum ahead of French President Emmanuel...

January 12, 2026
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Lockheed F-35 Program Records 191 Aircraft Deliveries

Lockheed Martin set a new production record in 2025 after delivering 191 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, the highest number ever produced by the program in a single year....

January 10, 2026
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US Air Force Inducts First T-7A Red Hawk Trainer Jet

The U.S. Air Force has officially brought its first T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer into operational service, marking a major milestone in the modernization of military pilot training....

January 10, 2026
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Lockheed Martin F-35 Fleet Tops 1,300 Jets in 2025

Lockheed Martin has announced that the F-35 Lightning II program achieved a record-breaking production milestone in 2025, delivering 191 aircraft and pushing the global fleet beyond 1,300 jets. The...