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November 19, 2024
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German Armed Forces Receive First of Potential 82 H145M Helicopters from Airbus

Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to Germany from its Donauwörth site. The Bundeswehr,...

November 18, 2024
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US Military Awards $277M T-54A Trainer Contract to Textron

Textron Aviation has secured a $277 million contract to manufacture T-54A next-generation trainer aircraft for the US military. This agreement includes the delivery of 26 aircraft to the US...

November 18, 2024
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China Unveils PL-15E Missile and J-35A Fighter, Raising Security Concerns for India

The Zhuhai Air Show in Guangdong province, southern China, is showcasing a range of advanced aerial technology, including the J-20, Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, and the newly revealed J-35A....

November 15, 2024
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Italian Coast Guard Expands Fleet with ATR 42 Maritime Aircraft from Leonardo

Leonardo has been awarded a contract to deliver a multirole maritime patrol aircraft to the Italian Coast Guard, utilizing its ATR 42-600 commercial airframe. This acquisition aligns with the...

November 11, 2024
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US Navy Orders Nine More LCAC 100 Hovercraft from Textron

Textron Systems has received a $394.2-million contract from the US Navy to construct nine more LCAC 100-class Landing Craft Air Cushion vessels. This award builds on earlier contracts from...

November 8, 2024
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Dutch Ministry of Defence Orders 12 H225M Helicopters from Airbus

The Dutch Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of 12 H225M Caracal helicopters. The deal, concluded during the Euronaval defense exhibition in Paris,...

November 6, 2024
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Canadian Air Force to Receive 19 H135 Training Helicopters from Airbus

For the first time, Airbus will deliver 19 H135 training helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as part of a contract signed with SkyAlyne, the provider of...

October 23, 2024
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F-35 Modernization and Contract Setbacks Squeeze Lockheed’s Finances

According to Lockheed Martin executives on an earnings call, the company expects to sign a contract with the U.S. government for the 18th and 19th F-35 lots by the...

October 19, 2024
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Mitsubishi of Japan Presents Video of Combat Support Drone Concept with J-20 Stealth Jet-Like Features

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) of Japan has revealed its concept designs for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) meant to work with the country’s next-gen fighter. The AI-based CCA concepts were...

October 18, 2024
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To combat invading drones, Taiwan employs satellite communication systems.

In response to heightened Chinese activity, Taiwan’s military is evaluating a satellite-integrated system for neutralizing drones, aiming to better protect its core infrastructure and communications networks.