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May 28, 2026
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F-35 controls MQ-20 drone in combat test

General Atomics has demonstrated successful interoperability between the F-35 Lightning II and the MQ-20 Avenger drone in support of the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. During the...

May 28, 2026
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ITPS Canada orders Leonardo M-346T trainers

International Test Pilot School Canada has ordered Leonardo’s M-346T advanced jet trainers to expand NATO and allied tactical fighter pilot training capabilities. The agreement includes six Block 20 aircraft...

May 25, 2026
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Australia to retire Spartan airlifters

Australia plans to retire its fleet of Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft as part of a broader defense strategy emphasizing long-range strike and surveillance capabilities. The Royal Australian...

May 25, 2026
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MQ-9 Reapers gain long-range strike power

The US Air Force Special Operations Command has integrated GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs onto MQ-9 Reaper drones, expanding the aircraft’s precision strike capability in contested environments. The low-yield guided...

May 25, 2026
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Greece explores C-390 support capability

Embraer has partnered with Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) to explore establishing local maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for the C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The initiative could allow Greece...

May 25, 2026
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Thailand orders two Airbus C295 aircraft

Thailand has ordered two additional Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft, increasing its fleet to five platforms as part of efforts to strengthen military airlift capability. The new aircraft will...

May 24, 2026
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MiG-35: Russia’s Modern Fighter

Russia’s MiG-35 fighter represents an advanced evolution of the MiG-29 family, combining upgraded avionics, enhanced sensors, and multirole combat capability into a relatively affordable fourth-generation-plus platform. Developed by Mikoyan...

May 23, 2026
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Poland to Receive First F-35 Batch

Poland is preparing to receive the first batch of Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter aircraft under a landmark defense agreement signed with the United States, reinforcing Warsaw’s long-term effort...

May 20, 2026
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$991M Contract Boosts F-35 EW

has secured a contract valued at nearly $1 billion to deliver hundreds of electronic warfare upgrade kits for the F-35 Lightning II fleet. The modifications are believed to support...

May 20, 2026
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New A330 Conversion Hub Planned

is expanding its military aircraft conversion capacity with the creation of a new A330 MRTT conversion hub in Seville, Spain. The facility will support the transformation of commercial A330...