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March 4, 2025
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Air Industries Secures Contract to Supply Landing Gear for US B-1B and F-16 Aircraft

Air Industries Group has won a $1.5-million contract to manufacture landing gear components for the US Air Force’s B-1B and F-16 aircraft. The deal supports the military’s ongoing aircraft...

February 27, 2025
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Integris and QinetiQ Collaborate to Provide Protective Armor for US Army’s Future Helicopters

Integris Composites and QinetiQ US are joining forces to improve the protection and performance of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). Integris will focus on delivering...

February 26, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Hands Over 18th HC-130J Combat King II Aircraft to US Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard has received its 18th C-130J airframe from Lockheed Martin for conversion into an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft. As part of a broader modernization plan,...

February 21, 2025
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Pratt & Whitney Secures $1.5 Billion Contract to Maintain F-22 Engines

Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, has landed a $1.5-billion contract to maintain and enhance the engines of the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor fleet. Spanning three years,...

February 18, 2025
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Italy Receives First AW249 Phoenix Combat Helicopters for Its Army

Italy has begun acquiring its first AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters from Leonardo as part of efforts to upgrade the army’s rotary-wing fleet. Initially announced in 2017, the modernization...

February 14, 2025
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Danish Home Guard Receives Short Takeoff Recon Aircraft

Denmark’s Home Guard has received two De Havilland Twin Otter short takeoff and landing aircraft under an eight-year lease to enhance its defense and police support capabilities. Configured for...

February 11, 2025
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Airbus Finalizes NH90 Caïman Helicopter Delivery to French Ground Forces

France has received the last NH90 Caïman tactical transport helicopter from Airbus, wrapping up a long-term rotorcraft acquisition for the French Army. This final delivery completes a batch of...

February 10, 2025
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Boeing Unveils Germany’s First P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Boeing has presented the first of eight P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft ordered by Germany at its Seattle production facility. Scheduled for delivery by August 2025, this aircraft is...

February 7, 2025
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UK Repurposes Tornado Jet Parts for 3D Printing of Future Fighter Engines

The UK is recycling components from retired RAF Tornado jets to support next-generation aircraft development. Titanium-rich parts like compressor blades have been processed and 3D-printed into new elements, including...

February 4, 2025
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Sweden Purchases Mk82 Bombs From Rheinmetall for Gripen Fleet

Sweden has signed a contract with Rheinmetall to supply Mk82 bombs for its Jas 39 Gripen fighter aircraft, aiming to strengthen the Air Force’s ground attack capabilities. Valued at...