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February 22, 2026
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France Pushes Engine Deal With Fast Delivery

India appears close to addressing one of its most persistent aerospace challenges — indigenous jet engine development. The French proposal stands out for promising complete technology access and local...

February 20, 2026
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C-390 Support Hub Proposed for India

Embraer is expanding its industrial pitch to India by proposing local sustainment infrastructure for the C-390. Partnering with Mahindra, the Brazilian manufacturer aims to align with New Delhi’s domestic...

February 20, 2026
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KC-390 Refueling Boom Aimed at USAF

Seeking deeper access to the US and NATO tanker market, Embraer is working with Northrop Grumman to integrate an autonomous aerial refueling boom into the KC-390. The move could...

February 19, 2026
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H125 Helicopters to Be Built in India

Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have inaugurated a final assembly line for the H125 helicopter in Karnataka, marking India’s first privately operated helicopter assembly facility. Located in Vemagal...

February 19, 2026
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C-17 IR Countermeasures Set for Upgrade

Boeing has received a $13.1 million contract from the US Department of Defense to modernize infrared countermeasure systems on C-17 Globemaster III aircraft operated by Canada and Australia. The...

February 19, 2026
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RAAF Orders C-130J Training Devices

Lockheed Martin has secured a US government contract to deliver advanced training systems for the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-130J fleet. The package includes two weapon systems trainers, cockpit...

February 19, 2026
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Embraer Delivers A-29 to Uruguay

The Uruguayan Air Force has taken delivery of its first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Embraer under a six-aircraft agreement signed in 2024. The contract includes mission equipment,...

February 18, 2026
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Saab and Ukrainian Firm Ink MoU on Air and ISR Cooperation

Sweden’s Saab and Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration in aviation and airborne surveillance. The agreement, unveiled during...

February 18, 2026
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TTTECH Selected to Provide Network Systems for Army HADES Aircraft

The US Army has chosen TTTECH North America to deliver an advanced networking system for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) aircraft program. The company will supply...

February 17, 2026
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Babcock Wins French Training Contract

Babcock International has secured a fresh agreement to deliver comprehensive pilot training for France’s air and naval forces. The program includes classroom teaching and live-flight instruction across two major...