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August 19, 2025
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Lockheed Delivers 5 Black Hawks to Philippines

Five new S-70i Black Hawks have joined the Philippine Air Force fleet, part of a 32-helicopter order with Lockheed Martin’s Polish branch. Accepted at Clark Air Base, the aircraft...

August 15, 2025
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$3.8B Poland-US Pact to Upgrade F-16s

Poland agreed to a $3.8 billion upgrade program for its F-16 fleet, converting 48 F-16 C/D Block 52 aircraft to the F-16V Block 72 standard. The deal covers aircraft...

August 14, 2025
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Loyal Wingman Drone Considered for Apaches

The UK Army plans to pair new autonomous drones with its Apache helicopters. These drones, called autonomous collaborative platforms (ACP), will scout targets, strike enemies, and counter threats, helping...

August 14, 2025
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India Eyes Extended-Range Missile Push

In response to Pakistan’s expanding capabilities, the Indian Air Force is asking DRDO to fast-track longer-range missiles. After Operation Sindoor, the IAF wants swifter development of air-to-air, air-to-ground, and...

August 13, 2025
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AI Aims to Boost USAF Target Tracking

The US Air Force is spending $99M on a new AI project that helps aircraft track threats faster and more accurately. Known as ATA-AI, the system crunches massive amounts...

August 13, 2025
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Philippines, Lockheed Deepen F-16 Deal

Lockheed Martin is teaming up with the Philippines to promote its newest F-16 fighter jet (Block 70). The company will work with local universities on AI, robotics, and VR...

August 13, 2025
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US, Singapore Cancel Guam F-15 Deployment

Singapore has dropped plans to set up an F-15 training unit in Guam after both countries agreed it wasn’t the best option. The US cited environment concerns, while Singapore...

August 11, 2025
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Algeria eyes Russian Su‑34Ms

Russia is now producing the first foreign-bound batch of Su-34M fighters for Algeria, verified by satellite imagery showing distinctive brown-and-yellow camouflage aligned with Algerian geography. This production is tied...

August 11, 2025
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UAE, S. Korea boost military ties

In a move underscoring growing defense ties, South Korea and the UAE tested the KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base, following an April 2025 deal for broad defense...

August 11, 2025
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Australia cleared for ISREW boost

The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency confirmed US State Department approval for a $404 million modernization of Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine fleet. The program will introduce new systems, provide parts,...