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January 24, 2026
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Australia Unveils MC-55A Peregrine EW Aircraft

Australia has taken delivery of its first MC-55A Peregrine airborne intelligence and electronic warfare aircraft, marking a major milestone in the modernization of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)....

January 23, 2026
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Collins Aerospace Secures C-130 Wheels, Brakes Deals

RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace has entered into three-year support agreements aimed at enhancing sustainment services for C-130 Hercules aircraft wheels and brakes, reinforcing fleet readiness across global operators. The...

January 23, 2026
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Dassault Leads $200M Investment Round in Harmattan AI

Dassault Aviation has led a $200 million Series B investment round in Harmattan AI, a defense-oriented artificial intelligence firm, formalizing a strategic partnership focused on advancing AI-driven autonomy for...

January 21, 2026
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India Clears $1.1B Deal for Boeing 767 Tankers

India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the acquisition of six Boeing 767-based multirole aerial refuelling aircraft (MRTT) to strengthen the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) long-range operational capabilities. The...

January 21, 2026
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QinetiQ Wins $275M Boost for RAF Typhoon Support

QinetiQ has secured a five-year contract extension from the UK Ministry of Defence to continue delivering mission-critical engineering and technical support for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet....

January 21, 2026
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MQ-9B Drones to Be Built in UAE Under New GA Deal

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has entered into a strategic partnership with Calidus Aerospace to jointly produce MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and the Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft in the...

January 21, 2026
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UK Challenger 3 Tank Fires Live Rounds With Crew

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has successfully completed the first crewed live firing of the Challenger 3 main battle tank, marking a major milestone in the British Army’s armored...

January 20, 2026
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US Delivers 10 Helicopters to Strengthen Sri Lanka Relief

The United States has transferred 10 TH-57 Bell 206 helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) under the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) program, aimed at strengthening the country’s...

January 19, 2026
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US Extends MQ-9 Reaper Sustainment for Italy

The United States has approved a $14.3 million contract modification for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) to continue sustainment and maintenance support for the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper...

January 19, 2026
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Denmark Retires F-16 Jets, Completes Shift to F-35

Denmark has officially retired its F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet after 46 years of operational service, marking the end of a significant chapter in the history of the Royal Danish...