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July 13, 2025
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Upgraded P-8A Poseidon Enhances US Navy Maritime Patrol Readiness

In a significant advancement for the U.S. Navy’s fleet readiness, L3Harris Technologies has officially delivered its first fully overhauled P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)....

July 12, 2025
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US Greenlights $2.6 Billion HH-60W Chopper Sale to Norway

On Friday, the U.S. government confirmed the approval of a $2.6 billion arms sale to Norway, involving the transfer of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters and supporting defense equipment. This...

July 10, 2025
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France Targets Leading Role in FCAS Fighter Program with 80% Share

France has reportedly requested an increased role in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, proposing that it receive 80% of the project’s workshare, according to Reuters. This ambitious...

July 10, 2025
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DARPA Selects Bell Textron in X-Plane Project, Edging Out Aurora

DARPA has officially selected Bell Textron as the sole contractor to advance into Phase 2 of its SPRINT X-Plane program, sidelining rival bidder Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing-owned company....

July 9, 2025
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Danish Air Force to Expand F-35A Fleet in Move to Bolster NATO Readiness

In a recent televised statement to TV2, Denmark’s Minister of Defence confirmed plans to acquire a minimum of ten additional F-35A stealth fighter jets from the United States. The...

July 7, 2025
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Airbus Upgrades A400M to Act as Central Node for FCAS Drone Operations

Airbus has unveiled plans for a substantial upgrade to its A400M military transport aircraft, aiming to transform it into a central node for future multi-domain combat operations. The enhanced...

July 7, 2025
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Australia Commits $1.4 Billion to AMRAAM Missile Purchase for Air Defense

The Australian government has announced a substantial investment of 2.12 billion Australian dollars (equivalent to $1.39 billion USD) to acquire advanced variants of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile...

July 6, 2025
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South Korea ramps up defense by ordering 36 additional U.S. AH-64E Apache attack helicopters amid regional tensions

In a move to modernize its attack helicopter fleet, South Korea intends to buy 36 additional AH-64E Apache Guardians from the U.S. This acquisition highlights Seoul’s strategic response to...

July 4, 2025
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U.S. Allocates $3.5B for F-47 Jets to Counter China’s Aerial Supremacy

According to the U.S. Department of Defense’s June 2025 release, the United States is reinforcing its commitment to future air superiority through a significant $3.5 billion funding allocation in...

July 3, 2025
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PLA Navy’s Homebuilt Carrier ‘Shandong’ Arrives in Hong Kong with J-15 Fighter Jets Onboard

In a move loaded with both symbolic and strategic implications, China’s first homegrown aircraft carrier, the Shandong, sailed into Hong Kong on Thursday, shortly after the city marked 28...