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July 24, 2026
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Britain invests in next-generation air dominance

The United Kingdom has strengthened its commitment to future combat aviation by approving a major funding package for BAE Systems to continue the development of advanced technologies supporting the...

July 24, 2026
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Navy expands airborne early warning capability

The US Navy has placed a major production order with Northrop Grumman for three additional E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II airborne early warning aircraft, further expanding its carrier-based surveillance...

July 23, 2026
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Canadian Gripen engine support network expands

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace have agreed to explore the establishment of a Canadian maintenance, repair, and overhaul capability for the F414-GE-39E fighter engine, supporting future combat aircraft requirements...

July 22, 2026
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Travis AFB adopts AI to improve fleet readiness

The US Air Force is advancing digital aircraft maintenance through the deployment of MetroStar Systems’ Iris platform at Travis Air Force Base, bringing artificial intelligence directly into frontline sustainment...

July 22, 2026
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Airbus H125: A Proven Utility Helicopter

The Airbus H125 has earned a reputation as one of the most capable light utility helicopters for military operations conducted in mountainous terrain and extreme high-altitude environments. Designed to...

July 21, 2026
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Ottawa enters GCAP talks as observer partner

Canada has officially joined the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as the initiative’s first observer nation, expanding international cooperation on one of the world’s most ambitious next-generation fighter aircraft...

July 21, 2026
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Black Hawk retrofit autopilot gains FAA approval

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Kongsberg Gruppen have successfully completed the System Requirements Review and Preliminary Design Review for integrating the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) onto the MQ-9B unmanned...

July 8, 2026
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NATO Strengthens Air Surveillance With GlobalEye

NATO has chosen Saab’s GlobalEye airborne surveillance aircraft as the alliance’s next-generation airborne early warning and control solution, replacing legacy systems with a modern multi-domain intelligence platform. Combining the...

July 7, 2026
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Portugal Boosts Air Fleet With US Black Hawks

Portugal is restoring its Army aviation capability through the procurement and modernization of UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters sourced from US Army surplus inventories. The program includes extensive refurbishment, structural...

July 6, 2026
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Edgewing wins $6B next-gen fighter contract

Edgewing, the industrial joint venture leading the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), has secured a £4.6-billion contract to continue development of the next-generation sixth-generation fighter aircraft jointly pursued by...