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August 13, 2025
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US, Singapore Cancel Guam F-15 Deployment Plan

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that plans to station up to 12 Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SG fighter jets at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam...

August 11, 2025
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Algeria Expected to Acquire Russia’s Su-34M Fighter Aircraft

Russia is reportedly producing Sukhoi Su-34M supersonic combat aircraft for Algeria, supporting earlier claims of a defense agreement between Moscow and an unnamed foreign partner. Analysis by Seoul-based Military...

August 11, 2025
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UAE and South Korea Strengthen Defense Partnership Through KF-21 ‘Friendship Flight’

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently conducted a joint test flight of Seoul’s domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base in Gyeongsangnam-do, highlighting the...

August 11, 2025
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United States Authorizes Upgrade for Australia’s ISREW Aircraft

The US State Department has approved a potential Baseline 2 upgrade for Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare (ISREW) aircraft. The upgrade package includes equipment and...

August 6, 2025
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Spain Prioritizes European Fighter Jet Alternatives Over US F-35

Spain has officially announced it will not move forward with the procurement of US-made F-35 fighter jets. Instead, the country will prioritize domestically aligned defense options, focusing on European-developed...

August 6, 2025
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India Dismisses Potential Acquisition of South Korea’s KF-21 Jet

India has clarified that it is not currently evaluating South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet for its program to acquire 114 advanced multi-role combat aircraft. This statement counters recent...

August 5, 2025
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Thailand Signs $600 Million Agreement for Swedish-Built Fighter Jets

Thailand has approved the acquisition of four Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, the air force announced on Tuesday. The decision comes just a week after a ceasefire was reached...

August 5, 2025
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Airbus Delivers Final Batch of C-295 Aircraft to Indian Air Force

India has received the final batch of 16 C-295 military transport aircraft from Airbus, completing a major step in its airlift modernization program. The handover took place in Seville,...

August 4, 2025
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Northrop to Deliver Advanced Mission Tech for US Multi-Domain Operations

Northrop Grumman has secured a $180 million contract to develop the next generation of mission planning systems for the US Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. The systems aim...

August 4, 2025
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US Army Deploys Updated Helicopter Navigation System Post-DC Incident

In response to a tragic midair collision earlier this year, the US Army has started outfitting its helicopter crews with new navigation systems. The move follows the January crash...