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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...

July 31, 2025
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China Starts Supplying Z-10ME Combat Choppers to Pakistan

Pakistan is reportedly receiving deliveries of the Chinese-built Z-10ME attack helicopter, marking a significant development in its ongoing efforts to upgrade its military aviation capabilities. While neither Islamabad nor...

July 31, 2025
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M-346N Proposed by Textron, Leonardo as Future US Navy Trainer Aircraft

Textron and Leonardo have announced a partnership to offer the Beechcraft M-346N for the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System program. The proposed aircraft aims to replace the T-45...

July 30, 2025
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EPCOR Inks Long-Term Deal With Riyadh Air for APS5000 Services

EPCOR, a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, has entered a long-term agreement with Saudi Arabia’s flagship airline, Riyadh Air, to manage the APS5000 Auxiliary Power...