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June 18, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Announces Impressive New Performance Data for the C-130J Super Hercules.

Lockheed Martin continues to lead innovation in tactical airlift with the C-130J Super Hercules, announcing a significant breakthrough in wing structure testing that surpassed expectations by confirming the extended...

June 18, 2025
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Saab and Sabena Technics Establish Agreement Related to GlobalEye Support.

Saab has entered into a framework agreement with Sabena technics, a French company specializing in aircraft maintenance and modifications, to undertake modification work on Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning...

June 18, 2025
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France Expresses Interest in Acquiring GlobalEye from Saab.

Saab and the French defence procurement agency, Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), have signed a joint declaration of intent today concerning the sale of Saab’s GlobalEye Early Warning and...

June 18, 2025
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Airbus and Leonardo Commence NH90 Block 2 Studies to Address NAHEMA Requirements.

Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are collaborating on an architecture study to establish the foundation for the NH90’s long-term development, known as Block 2, following a request from NAHEMA (NATO...

June 18, 2025
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Lithuania Picks Embraer’s C-390 Millennium to Support Military Readiness Efforts.

Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence has selected the Embraer C-390 Millennium as its next-generation military transport aircraft. This decision marks a major advancement in boosting Lithuania’s operational readiness and...

June 17, 2025
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Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy Conduct Initial Autonomous Flight of Leonardo AW139 Helicopter.

Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have successfully conducted the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, a key milestone for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector...

June 17, 2025
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LM and KAI Advance Their Strategic Alliance.

Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 17 at the 2025 Paris Air Show to broaden their cooperation beyond air systems....

June 17, 2025
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First Routine Maintenance Inspection of Romanian Black Hawk Completed by Aerostar.

Aerostar, a premier Lockheed Martin-authorized maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) center, has successfully completed its first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) on a Black Hawk® helicopter for Romania’s Ministry of...

June 17, 2025
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To Meet Firefighting and Multi-Mission Needs, Aramco Secures C-27J Aircraft for Operations in Saudi Arabia.

The Leonardo C-27J multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with over 270,000 flight hours logged worldwide, is set to grow its global footprint with a new operator. Leonardo will deliver two...

June 16, 2025
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Sixth KC-390 Aircraft Ordered by Portugal, with Ten More Now on the Table

Embraer, a leading global aerospace company, announced at the 55th Paris Air Show that the Portuguese government has decided to acquire a sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft. The original contract,...