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December 14, 2024
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United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan Collaborate to Develop Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft

The UK, Italy, and Japan have officially launched a joint venture to develop a next-generation supersonic fighter jet by 2035, intended to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. The new venture...

December 13, 2024
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Sikorsky Receives $376 Million Full Funding Contract for U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopters

The U.S. Army has awarded Sikorsky a full contract worth $376 million to continue the production and delivery of UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. This follows an existing...

December 6, 2024
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India Reveals Advanced ‘Stealth Cloak’ Technology Aimed at Rendering IAF Combat Aircraft Nearly Invisible to Radar Detection

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently launched the Anālakṣhya Project, a pioneering initiative focused on advancing metamaterial surface cloaking technology. Spearheaded by researchers at IIT Kanpur, the...

December 6, 2024
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Indian Navy evaluates the F-35B for potential integration into its carrier fleet.

The Indian Navy has long been in pursuit of advanced fighter aircraft capable of carrier-based operations. Among the more ambitious options under consideration was the F-35B Lightning II, the...

December 5, 2024
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India and Nigeria are deepening their defense ties through enhanced cooperation.

During a high-profile visit by the Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria, both nations advanced their strategic partnership by signing multiple agreements focused on defense, economic development, and food security...

December 5, 2024
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HAL seeks industry partners for co-developing an advanced electronic warfare suite for the Light Combat Helicopter.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s premier aerospace and defense entity, has initiated a significant step to boost the combat survivability and operational effectiveness of its Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)...

December 5, 2024
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U.S. Army confirms order for three more CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters.

On December 4, 2024, the U.S. Army awarded Boeing a Lot 3 contract worth $135 million (€127.7 million) for the procurement of three additional CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift...

December 5, 2024
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Japan’s Ministry of Defense selects the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II as JASDF’s new basic trainer.

On November 29, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the selection of Textron Aviation Defense’s Beechcraft T-6C Texan II turboprop trainer to replace the Fuji T-7 aircraft currently...

December 4, 2024
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Embraer to co-develop an armed ISR variant of the C-390 in partnership with the Brazilian Air Force.

On December 3, 2024, Brazilian aerospace company Embraer signed an agreement with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) during the Mostra BID—Brazil’s National Defense and Security Fair in Brasília—to initiate...

November 27, 2024
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L3Harris Selected to Support Development of F-35 Sustainment Hub for the Royal Canadian Air Force

Canada has partnered with L3Harris’ Quebec-based division to evaluate the requirements for establishing an F-35 sustainment facility for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The proposed depot is part of...