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November 18, 2024
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Textron Awarded $277 Million Contract to Deliver T-54A Trainer Aircraft to U.S. Military

A $277 million contract has been awarded to Textron Aviation to produce the next-generation T-54A trainer jets for the US military. The contract covers the delivery of 26 aircraft...

November 18, 2024
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China’s Recently Unveiled PL-15E Missile and J-35A Stealth Fighter Jet Pose Significant Strategic Challenge to India

At the Zhuhai air show in Guangdong, southern China, the lineup includes the J-20, the Russian Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, and the recently unveiled J-35A. Exhibits also feature a sixth-generation...

November 15, 2024
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Italian Coast Guard Acquires ATR 42 Maritime Patrol Aircraft from Leonardo

Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply a Multirole Maritime Patrol aircraft, derived from the ATR 42-600 commercial platform, to the Italian Coast Guard. This order supports the...

November 11, 2024
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Textron Awarded Contract to Build Nine Additional LCAC 100 Hovercraft for U.S. Navy

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems a $394.2-million contract for the construction of nine more Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 100-class vessels. This latest agreement follows prior contracts...

November 8, 2024
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Netherlands Procures 12 Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters

During the Euronaval defense exhibition in Paris, the Dutch Ministry of Defense finalized an agreement with Airbus to procure 12 H225M Caracal helicopters. The deal marks a significant step...

November 6, 2024
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Airbus to Supply 19 H135 Training Helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force

Airbus will supply 19 H135 twin-engine training helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as part of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. The contract was signed with...

October 23, 2024
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Lockheed Hit by Financial Challenges Amid F-35 Upgrade and Delayed Contracts

Lockheed Martin officials said during an earnings call that they hope to secure a contract with the U.S. government for the 18th and 19th F-35 production lots by year’s...

October 19, 2024
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Japan’s Mitsubishi Showcases Combat Support Drone Concept in Video, Featuring J-20 Stealth Jet-Like Platform

MHI, Japan’s leading defense contractor, has introduced concept designs for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) that will complement the nation’s next-generation fighter jet. These AI-enabled CCA designs made their debut...

October 18, 2024
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Taiwan turns to satellite technology to counter drone incursions.

The Taiwanese military is piloting a satellite-enabled drone defense setup to enhance the island’s security of crucial infrastructure and communications, following an increase in Chinese probing.