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June 26, 2025
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Over the Price of F-35 Fighter Jets, US and Switzerland Dispute

Switzerland and the United States are in disagreement over the final cost of 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets intended to replace the Swiss Air Force’s aging fleet. While...

June 26, 2025
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Sweden and Denmark join the NATO aircraft program as the organization purchases more Airbus A330s.

“Airbus has won a contract to provide two more A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for NATO. The agreement, which includes deliveries planned for 2028 and 2029, will increase...

June 25, 2025
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Under NATO, the UK will reintroduce aircraft with nuclear weapon capability.

Britain will reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons to support NATO’s nuclear mission, expanding the country’s deterrence arsenal, which is currently limited to submarine-launched missiles,” Prime Minister...

June 25, 2025
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By March 2026, the Indian Air Force will have six Tejas aircraft, according to the head of HAL.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will supply six Tejas multirole combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force in March next year, addressing previous shipment issues. The delays were attributed to...

June 20, 2025
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SOVERON AR from Rohde & Schwarz Selected to Enhance Portuguese Air Force’s A-29N Super Tucano Fleet.

The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) is set to be the inaugural user of Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano, a light combat aircraft modified to NATO specifications. The first aircraft delivery...

June 20, 2025
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GCAP Reaches Major Breakthrough with the Launch of V Company Edgewing by Industry Partners to Advance Future Combat Aircraft.

A significant step in global defense innovation was marked today with the establishment of Edgewing—a joint enterprise uniting top aerospace firms BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft...

June 19, 2025
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Embraer Celebrates A-29 Super Tucano Reaching 600,000 Flight Hours.

At the Paris Air Show, Embraer, a prominent name in aerospace, celebrates a significant milestone as the A-29 Super Tucano fleet has accumulated over 600,000 flight hours across 22...

June 19, 2025
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KNDS France is the Leading Armament Provider for French Platforms Including RAFALE, MIRAGE, and TIGER.

KNDS France is demonstrating its comprehensive range of airborne medium-caliber systems, which are supported by deep integration know-how in weapons and ammunition. With over 780 systems currently deployed with...

June 18, 2025
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Avio Aero Partners with Safran and MTU Aero Engines to Propel the Future of Europe’s Military Helicopter Fleet.

Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines, and Avio Aero have partnered to reinforce European aerospace sovereignty through the development of the European Next Generation Helicopter Engine (ENGHE), intended as...

June 18, 2025
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Sikorsky and CAE Equip MH-60R Maritime Helicopters with Advanced Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection.

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, and global training and simulation leader CAE are collaborating to supply the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for U.S. Navy and Royal...