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January 2, 2025
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China Showcases Latest KJ-3000 Airborne Early Warning and Control System

China has unveiled the KJ-3000, a new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft built to boost the country’s aerial surveillance capabilities. Developed on the Y-20 strategic airlift platform,...

December 30, 2024
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Ireland’s Air Corps Set to Acquire Four Airbus H145 Utility Helicopters

Ireland has finalized a €91.7 million ($95.8 million) deal to purchase four Airbus H145 helicopters to modernize the Irish Air Corps fleet. These helicopters will replace the aging EC135...

December 27, 2024
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Embraer Secures Agreement to Deliver Two C-390 Millennium Aircraft to an Unnamed Buyer.

Embraer has signed a deal with an unnamed customer to supply two C-390 Millennium multi-role aircraft. The agreement includes a complete training and support package, along with spare parts....

December 26, 2024
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Iraq Procures Surion Utility Helicopters from South Korea

Under a new contract, Iraq will receive KUH-1 Surion utility helicopters from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The $92.7 million deal, which involves two helicopters, represents KAI’s first Surion sale...

December 26, 2024
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Royal Australian Air Force Takes Delivery of Final Batch of F-35A Fighters

The Royal Australian Air Force has received the final batch of nine F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, completing its 72-aircraft procurement that began in 2010. These jets will serve...

December 23, 2024
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Spain Expands Air Fleet With 25 More Eurofighter Jets

Spain has finalized an agreement with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) and Germany-based contractors for 25 new Eurofighter jets under the Halcon II program. The deal...

December 23, 2024
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IAF and DRDO Start Astra Missile Integration Trials on Su-30 MKI Fighters

The Indian Air Force and DRDO have initiated modifications on six Su-30 MKI fighter jets to integrate the indigenous Astra air-to-air missile system. This upgrade aims to enhance the...

December 23, 2024
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Italy Signs Deal to Acquire Up to 24 Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters

Italy has formalized a deal with Eurofighter and NETMA for up to 24 new Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. Signed in Rome, the agreement comes shortly after Spain’s order for 25...

December 23, 2024
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Russia’s Defense Ministry Receives New Su-57 and Su-34 Fighter Jets from UAC.

United Aircraft Corporation has delivered new Su-57 and Su-34 fighter jets to the Russian Ministry of Defence as part of the country’s state defense procurement program. The deliveries are...

December 19, 2024
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CH-53K Helicopter Program Progresses as U.S. Marine Corps’ New Heavy-Lift Solution

Sikorsky Aircraft has been awarded three contracts from the U.S. Navy in support of the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter program. The first contract, valued at $175.7 million, covers 22 main...