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February 1, 2026
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US Marines Take Delivery of Two More CH-53K Helicopters

Sikorsky has delivered two additional CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters to the U.S. Marine Corps after the aircraft successfully completed U.S. Navy and Marine Corps acceptance testing. Announced on...

January 31, 2026
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US Navy Tests MQ-25A Stingray Autonomous Taxi System

The U.S. Navy has achieved a key milestone in unmanned carrier aviation as its first operational MQ-25A Stingray successfully completed an autonomous taxi test, according to an announcement by...

January 31, 2026
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Israel Expands AW119Kx Helicopter Fleet in $150M Deal

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Israel involving additional AW119Kx light utility helicopters and associated support services, according to a notification released...

January 31, 2026
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Israel Seeks AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters from US

The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Israel for 30 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, valued at an estimated USD 3.8 billion,...

January 30, 2026
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Boeing Wins USAF Deal for Four More MH-139A Helicopters

Boeing has secured a new contract from the US Air Force to deliver four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, further supporting the service’s ongoing helicopter modernization program. The latest...

January 29, 2026
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General Atomics Unveils New Aircraft for Maritime Ops

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has unveiled the Do228 NXT, a next-generation aircraft designed to meet the growing demands of maritime security and border surveillance operations. Built for flexibility in...

January 28, 2026
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Mach 4 Fighter Concept Enters F/A-XX Program Race

Stavatti Aerospace has unveiled a bold alternative concept for the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) program, introducing a high-speed fighter design intended to replace the F/A-18E/F Super...

January 26, 2026
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Philippines Orders Fifth Batch of S-70i Black Hawks

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has formally taken delivery of five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, along with eight M134-H Gatling heavy machine guns, further strengthening its rotary-wing fleet...

January 25, 2026
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South Korea Launches $1.29B EW Aircraft Program

South Korea has approved a 1.9 trillion won ($1.29 billion) program to develop a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), with initial operational...

January 24, 2026
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Stavatti Pitches Mach 4 SM-39 Fighter for US Navy

Stavatti Aerospace has released a detailed proposal promoting its SM-39 Razor as a contender for the U.S. Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) requirement, adding a bold independent concept...