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February 26, 2025
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The 18th Combat King II airframe was delivered to the US Coast Guard by Lockheed Martin.

As part of the service’s airborne long-range surveillance fleet modernization program, Lockheed Martin has provided the US Coast Guard with the 18th airframe to be converted into an HC-130J...

February 21, 2025
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$1.5 Billion F-22 Engine Sustainment Contract Awarded to Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has secured a $1.5 billion deal to maintain the engines of the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet. With over...

February 18, 2025
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Italy Purchases First AW249 Phoenix Combat Helicopters for Army

As part of Italy’s army rotor wing modernization program, Leonardo has provided the first consignment of AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters. The project, which was unveiled in 2017, would...

February 14, 2025
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The STOL Patrol Aircraft is given to the Danish Home Guard.

To improve its support for the broader defense and police force, Denmark’s Home Guard has received two De Havilland Twin Otter short takeoff and landing (STOL) utility planes. Through...

February 11, 2025
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For the French Army, Airbus has finished delivering the NH90 Caïman helicopter.

As part of a rotorcraft fleet expansion program for the army, France has taken delivery of the last Airbus NH90 Caïman Tactical Transport Helicopter.The delivery was the conclusion of...

February 10, 2025
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The first P-8A Poseidon for Germany is unveiled by Boeing.

The first of the eight P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) ordered by Germany was unveiled by the American aircraft manufacturer Boeing at its Seattle factory. It is anticipated...

February 7, 2025
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The United Kingdom recycles Tornado planes in order to 3D print parts for the next generation of combat aircraft engines.

The UK’s next generation of military aircraft will use 3D-printed new components made from ground-down parts of decommissioned Royal Air Force Tornado planes. Recycling was targeted for components with...

February 4, 2025
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To arm its Gripen aircraft, Sweden purchases Rheinmetall’s Mk82 bombs.

In order to improve the Swedish Air Force’s ground targeting skills, Sweden has signed a contract with Rheinmetall to buy Mk82 bombs for its Gripen jet. The order, which...

January 27, 2025
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Lockheed Martin delivers Greece its 30th updated F-16 Viper.

The 30th improved F-16 Viper has been delivered to the Hellenic Air Force by the American company Lockheed Martin. This enhancement improves Greece’s defense and its capacity to cooperate...

January 23, 2025
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The French army will get its fleet of PC-7 training planes from Babcock.

Babcock has signed a contract to provide Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft to the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy. The 795 million euro ($827.9 million)...