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January 2, 2025
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New KJ-3000 Early Warning and Control Aircraft Showcased by China

China recently unveiled a new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) plane intended to improve the nation’s ability to identify threats. The KJ-3000, which is built on Beijing’s native...

December 30, 2024
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A definitive purchase of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from an unidentified client was announced by Embraer.

An unknown client placed a firm purchase with Embraer for six light attack and advanced trainer A-29 Super Tucanos. The 4Q24 backlog will include this order, and the delivery...

December 30, 2024
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Ireland to Receive Four New H145 Helicopters from Airbus

Ireland has committed to purchasing four Airbus H145 helicopters for 91.7 million euros ($95.8 million) to replace the Irish Air Corps’ EC135 fleet. As reported by The Irish Times,...

December 27, 2024
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Embraer Contracts 2 C-390 Millenniums to a Customer Not Named

Embraer signed a deal with a mystery customer to sell two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. In addition to the delivery of spare parts, the contract also offers a full...

December 26, 2024
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South Korea to Deliver Surion Helicopters to Iraq

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a 136 billion South Korean won ($92.7 million) contract to supply Iraq with two KUH-1 Surion utility transport helicopters. This marks KAI’s inaugural...

December 26, 2024
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Australia Wraps Up F-35A Fighter Jet Program

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has officially received the final nine of its 72 F-35A Lightning II combat planes, completing a procurement deal initiated in 2010. These advanced...

December 23, 2024
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Spain Orders 25 More Eurofighter Aircraft

The Spanish government has agreed to purchase 25 Eurofighter planes from the Munich-based, Germany, NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA). The order, which is known as the Halcon...

December 23, 2024
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Italy Orders Up to 24 Eurofighter Typhoon Jets

In Rome, the heads of Eurofighter and NETMA (the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency) signed the agreement today for a maximum of 24 Italian Air Force Eurofighters. The...

December 23, 2024
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The Russian Federation’s Ministry of Defense has received the new Su-57 and Su-34 from UAC.

The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has received the next tactical aircraft from the United Aircraft Corporation. Under the state defense procurement program, the new Su-57 and...

December 23, 2024
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IAF, DRDO Modify Su-30 MKIs to Test Indigenous Astra Missile

In a significant move to bolster its air combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF), in partnership with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has launched a project...