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March 15, 2026
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MQ-25A Stingray Set to Transform Carrier Air Power

The MQ-25A Stingray represents a significant advancement in modern naval aviation as the first operational unmanned aerial refueling tanker designed for aircraft carrier operations. Unlike traditional drones built for...

March 15, 2026
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Tejas Mk2 Built for Long Service Life

India’s Tejas Mark 2 fighter represents a major evolution of the Tejas aircraft family and is designed to serve as a medium-weight fighter with improved endurance and combat capability....

March 13, 2026
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USAF Restarts E-7A Wedgetail With $2.4B Boeing Deal

The United States Air Force has awarded Boeing contracts worth 2.43 billion dollars to continue development of the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft. A major portion...

March 11, 2026
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Canada to Upgrade Portugal’s P-3C Orion Fleet

Canada has signed a government-to-government agreement to modernize five maritime patrol aircraft operated by the Portuguese Air Force. The contract, valued at 39 million Canadian dollars, will be managed...

March 11, 2026
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Tablet-Controlled Cargo Helicopter Unveiled

Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company are developing the R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous helicopter designed to transform cargo transport and resupply operations. The aircraft features a modular architecture that allows...

March 11, 2026
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Turkey Unveils Stand-Off EW Aircraft

Turkey has successfully conducted the maiden flight of its HAVA SOJ stand-off jammer aircraft, marking a significant step in strengthening the nation’s airborne electronic warfare capabilities. Built on the...

March 10, 2026
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GE to Add 5,000 Jobs With $1B Expansion

GE Aerospace is committing $1 billion to expand its defense manufacturing capacity across the United States, aiming to accelerate aircraft engine production, strengthen supply chains, and meet growing military...

March 9, 2026
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AWACS Conducts Debut Patrol in Finland

NATO has conducted the first operational flight of an Airborne Early Warning and Control System aircraft in Finnish airspace, expanding the alliance’s surveillance and command capabilities in northern Europe....

March 9, 2026
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C-130J Autonomy Program Hits Design Review

Merlin Labs has reached a major development milestone in its program to introduce autonomous flight technology to the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft used by US Special Operations Command. The...

March 9, 2026
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Saab Targets Portuguese Gripen Assembly

Swedish defense company Saab is exploring ways to strengthen industrial collaboration with Portugal as the country evaluates potential replacements for its current fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The company...