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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...

June 18, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Unveils Record-Setting C-130J Super Hercules Performance Achievements.

Lockheed Martin continues to innovate in tactical airlift with the C-130J Super Hercules and today revealed groundbreaking wing structure test results that far surpassed initial predictions, verifying an extended...

June 18, 2025
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Saab and Sabena Technics Sign Partnership Agreement Focused on GlobalEye.

Saab has signed a framework agreement with French aircraft maintenance and modification specialist Sabena technics to carry out modification work on Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)...

June 18, 2025
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France Announces Its Intention to Purchase Saab’s GlobalEye System.

Saab and France’s Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) signed a joint declaration of intent concerning the potential sale of Saab’s GlobalEye Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, along with...