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February 5, 2026
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Hungary Secures C-390 Fleet Support Package

Embraer has formalized a sustainment partnership with Hungary to support its C-390 Millennium transport aircraft through ongoing maintenance and logistics services. The agreement leverages Embraer’s European support network to...

February 5, 2026
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A330 MRTT Auto-Refueling Cleared by Singapore

The Republic of Singapore Air Force has secured world-first full certification for automatic air-to-air refueling on its Airbus A330 MRTT tankers. The A3R system, validated after comprehensive flight trials...

February 5, 2026
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Private Firms Invited to India Fighter Program

India has advanced its AMCA fighter program by selecting three private-sector-led consortia to compete for prototype development, marking a structural shift away from sole reliance on state-owned aerospace production....

February 4, 2026
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Lockheed Wins $328M IRST21 Deal for Taiwan

Lockheed Martin’s IRST21 Legion-ES system is set to significantly strengthen Taiwan’s air defense posture following a new $328.5-million US FMS award. The passive infrared sensors allow aircraft to detect...

February 4, 2026
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Embraer Launches Korea’s First C-390 Airlifter

The rollout of South Korea’s first C-390 Millennium reflects Embraer’s growing footprint in the Asia-Pacific defense market. Designed to replace older airlift platforms, the C-390 combines jet performance with...

February 4, 2026
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Adani, Leonardo Team on Military Helos in India

The Adani-Leonardo agreement highlights India’s accelerating push to build domestic aerospace manufacturing capacity. By combining Leonardo’s helicopter design expertise with Adani Defence’s industrial footprint, the partnership seeks to reduce...

February 4, 2026
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US Clears $3B Saudi F-15 Sustainment Package

Sweden and Denmark have jointly announced a $290-million procurement of air defense systems for Ukraine, aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to counter ongoing Russian aerial attacks. Sweden will...

February 2, 2026
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L3Harris Red Wolf Chosen to Boost AH-1Z Viper Combat Capability

L3Harris Technologies’ Red Wolf launched-effect vehicle has been chosen by the US Department of the Navy for the US Marine Corps’ Precision Attack Strike Munition (PASM) programme, significantly extending...

February 2, 2026
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Boeing Secures $2.8B Contract to Upgrade South Korea’s F-15s

Boeing has won a contract valued at up to $2.8 billion from the US Air Force to modernise the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-15K Slam Eagle fleet, the...

January 30, 2026
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USAF Orders More MH-139A Helos From Boeing

The U.S. Air Force continues to expand its MH-139A Grey Wolf fleet with a new Boeing contract for four additional helicopters. Designed to replace the UH-1N Huey, the Grey...