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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...

June 18, 2025
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Airbus and Leonardo Begin NH90 Block 2 Study Phase in Response to NAHEMA’s Call.

In response to a request from NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency), Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are partnering to conduct an architecture study to define the framework for the NH90...

June 18, 2025
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Embraer’s C-390 Millennium Chosen by Lithuania to Enhance Defense Preparedness.

Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence has announced the Embraer C-390 Millennium as the nation’s choice for its next-generation military transport aircraft. This key decision enhances Lithuania’s operational effectiveness and...

June 18, 2025
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Airbus and Singapore Partner to Investigate Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Capabilities with the H225M.

The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) of Singapore has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters to advance crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities between the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF)...

June 17, 2025
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Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy Achieve Milestone with Inaugural Autonomous Flight of Leonardo AW139.

In a major step for the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program, Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have completed the first-ever autonomous test flight of a Leonardo...

June 17, 2025
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LM and KAI Broaden Their Strategic Collaboration.

At the 2025 Paris Air Show on June 17, Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed an MoU to expand their collaborative efforts into new domains. The extended...

June 17, 2025
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Aerostar Conducts First Scheduled Maintenance Check on Romanian Black Hawk Helicopter.

Aerostar, a trusted Lockheed Martin-approved MRO center, has completed its first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) for a Black Hawk® helicopter operated by Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI). Delivered...

June 17, 2025
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Aramco Acquires C-27J Aircraft to Address Firefighting and Multi-Mission Demands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Leonardo’s globally recognized C-27J multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with over 270,000 flight hours, is gaining a new customer. Leonardo will supply two C-27J aircraft to Aramco for multi-role missions...