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September 2, 2025
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Portugal Accepts First A-29N Super Tucanos

Embraer has begun deliveries of A-29N Super Tucanos to Portugal, with the first three units arriving at Lisbon facilities. The deal includes simulators, training, and support. These versatile turboprops...

September 1, 2025
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F-16s in Poland to Get Viper Shield EW

The Polish Air Force has selected L3Harris’ Viper Shield EW suite for its fleet of F-16s, rejecting Northrop’s IVEWS offer. The upgrade transitions Block 52 fighters toward Block 70...

August 26, 2025
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Thai Air Force Modernizes With Saab Gripen Fighters

Thailand has opted for Saab’s Gripen E/F fighters in a $500M contract, signaling a clear preference for the Swedish jet over competing offers like the F-16. The order includes...

August 26, 2025
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F-35 Program Secures $2.8B Engines From Pratt & Whitney

RTX-owned Pratt & Whitney has finalized a multi-year engine deal valued at $2.8 billion to deliver F135 engines for the global F-35 program. The contract spans 141 propulsion units...

August 24, 2025
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SNC Pitches Freedom Jet for Navy Training Fleet

At the Tailhook Symposium, Sierra Nevada Corporation introduced the Freedom Trainer, its entry in the Navy’s UJTS competition to replace T-45 jets. The program envisions over 200 new trainers...

August 23, 2025
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French Firm Joins India on Fighter Jet Engine Plan

India is pushing forward with a strategic defense partnership with France to co-develop fighter jet engines, signaling a strong move toward defense self-reliance. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh recently approved...

August 23, 2025
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Lithuanian Air Force Picks Embraer C-390 Fleet

Lithuania will modernize its airlift capability with the purchase of three Embraer C-390 Millennium jets, marking a generational upgrade over its C-27J Spartans. Deliveries are slated before the decade...

August 21, 2025
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New Zealand Invests $1.6B in Submarine Hunters

New Zealand announced a $1.16B deal for Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks and two Airbus A321XLRs. The helicopters, armed with torpedoes, Hellfires, and machine guns, will modernize anti-submarine warfare and replace...

August 21, 2025
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US Army Awards Sikorsky $43M for Black Hawk Upgrades

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky secured a $43M award to upgrade US Army Black Hawks with digital backbones, autonomy potential, and improved payload systems. The modernization aligns with Army goals of...

August 20, 2025
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Shield AI Powers First Autonomous H145 Flight

Airbus completed the first autonomous flight of its H145 helicopter using Shield AI’s Hivemind system. The software acted as the pilot, integrating with Airbus’ Helionix avionics to manage mission...