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November 22, 2024
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Romania, a NATO Ally, Finalizes Agreement with US to Acquire F-35 Fighter Aircraft

Romania, a NATO member, has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 32 F-35 fighter jets, marking the country’s largest military investment to date. The $6.5 billion...

November 21, 2024
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Poland Takes Delivery of Last Two S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters from Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has completed the delivery of the last two S-70i medium transport/utility helicopters to the Polish Armed Forces under a 2021 agreement. The contract, managed by Lockheed’s Polish...

November 20, 2024
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New Zealand Receives Fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules Aircraft

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has received its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft, strengthening the country’s military air transport capabilities. Registered as NZ7014, the aircraft arrived...

November 20, 2024
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Russia Advances NV.17 Hybrid Helicopter Development

Russia’s NV.17 hybrid helicopter has entered the technical design phase following the completion of its initial and preliminary design stages. Developed by Heliburo, the medium-lift aircraft is intended to...

November 19, 2024
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Pentagon Reveals Hypersonic Weapons Testing Agreement with the UK and Australia

The Pentagon has unveiled a new collaboration with Australia and the United Kingdom aimed at advancing hypersonic weapons testing. Known as the Hypersonic Flight Test and Experimentation project (HyFliTE),...

November 19, 2024
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The US has approved a $160 million contract to provide engine support for Greece’s F-16 fighter jets.

The US State Department has authorized a $160 million military sale to Greece for F-16 engine support services. This deal covers maintenance, spare parts, ground support equipment, software, logistics,...

November 19, 2024
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Airbus Delivers First H145M Helicopter to Germany

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters ordered by Germany less than a year after the agreement was signed. Delivered from Airbus’ Donauwörth facility,...

November 18, 2024
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Textron Awarded $277 Million Deal to Provide T-54A Training Aircraft to US Armed Forces

Textron Aviation has secured a $277 million contract to manufacture the next-generation T-54A trainer aircraft for the U.S. military. Under procurement lots 2 and 3, a total of 26...

November 18, 2024
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China’s New PL-15E Missile and J-35A Stealth Fighter Pose Significant Threat to India

The Zhuhai Air Show in China’s Guangdong province is showcasing several advanced aircraft, including the J-20, Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, and the newly unveiled J-35A. Also on exhibit are...

November 15, 2024
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Leonardo to Supply ATR 42 Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Italian Coast Guard

Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply the Italian Coast Guard with a Multirole Maritime Patrol aircraft derived from the ATR 42-600 commercial platform. This procurement is part...