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June 26, 2025
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Switzerland, US Clash Over F-35 Fighter Jet Price Dispute

Switzerland and the United States are currently in disagreement over the final cost of acquiring 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets, which were ordered to replace Switzerland’s aging fleet....

June 26, 2025
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NATO Expands A330 Fleet With Sweden and Denmark Joining Program

Airbus has received a contract to deliver two additional A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to NATO, with handovers scheduled for 2028 and 2029. This addition will increase the...

June 25, 2025
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UK Plans Return of NATO-Linked Aircraft Capable of Carrying Nuclear Arms

The United Kingdom plans to expand its nuclear capabilities by acquiring 12 F-35A fighter jets equipped to carry nuclear weapons, marking the most significant enhancement to its nuclear posture...

June 25, 2025
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HAL to Deliver Six Tejas Fighters to Indian Air Force by March 2026

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has confirmed that at least six Tejas Mk-1A multirole fighter jets will be delivered to the Indian Air Force by March next year, helping ease...

June 20, 2025
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Rohde & Schwarz’s SOVERON AR to Upgrade A-29N Super Tucano Systems for the Portuguese Air Force.

The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) is set to be the inaugural user of Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano, a light combat aircraft modified to NATO specifications. The first aircraft delivery...

June 20, 2025
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GCAP Marks Significant Progress as V Company Edgewing is Formed to Deliver Future Combat Air Systems.

A significant step in global defense innovation was marked today with the establishment of Edgewing—a joint enterprise uniting top aerospace firms BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft...

June 18, 2025
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Airbus and Singapore Launch Partnership to Advance Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming with the H225M.

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has partnered with Airbus Helicopters to develop crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities involving the RSAF’s H225M Medium Lift helicopter and Airbus’ Flexrotor unmanned aerial...

June 18, 2025
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Avio Aero Collaborates with Safran and MTU Aero Engines to Deliver Engines for Europe’s Future Military Helicopters.

Leading engine specialists Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines, and Avio Aero have teamed up to reinforce European sovereignty. The trio aims to develop the ENGHE (European Next Generation...

June 18, 2025
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Sikorsky and CAE Enhance MH-60R Maritime Helicopters with Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection Systems.

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and CAE, a global leader in training and simulation, are partnering to deliver the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for installation on...

June 18, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Announces Impressive New Performance Data for the C-130J Super Hercules.

Lockheed Martin continues to lead innovation in tactical airlift with the C-130J Super Hercules, announcing a significant breakthrough in wing structure testing that surpassed expectations by confirming the extended...