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June 18, 2025
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Avio Aero Forms Partnership with Safran and MTU Aero Engines to Support Next-Gen Military Helicopters in Europe.

Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines, and Avio Aero have joined forces to advance European sovereignty by developing the European Next Generation Helicopter Engine (ENGHE), a new 100% European...

June 18, 2025
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Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection Capability Integrated into MH-60R Maritime Helicopters by Sikorsky and CAE.

Sikorsky, part of Lockheed Martin, has teamed up with CAE, a global training and simulation expert, to deliver the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for installation on...

June 18, 2025
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LM Highlights Breakthrough Performance Results of the C-130J Super Hercules.

Lockheed Martin is advancing the future of tactical airlift with the C-130J Super Hercules, having achieved a major milestone in wing structure testing that exceeded all expectations by validating...

June 18, 2025
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Saab and Sabena Technics Forge New Partnership for GlobalEye Operations.

Saab has signed a framework deal with French aircraft maintenance and modification provider Sabena technics to support aircraft modification efforts for Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)...

June 17, 2025
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Leonardo AW139 Helicopter Achieves First Autonomous Flight Through Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy Partnership.

In a groundbreaking achievement, Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have completed the first autonomous flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, advancing the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC)...

June 17, 2025
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Lockheed Martin and KAI Expand Scope of Strategic Cooperation.

At the 2025 Paris Air Show on June 17, Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) formalized a new MoU to deepen their long-standing collaboration. The agreement extends their...

June 17, 2025
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Aerostar Performs First Routine Service on Romanian Black Hawk Helicopter.

Aerostar, a Lockheed Martin-certified maintenance, overhaul, and repair (MRO) center, has successfully completed its first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) of a Black Hawk® helicopter for Romania’s Ministry of Internal...

June 17, 2025
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Aramco Adds C-27J Multi-Mission Aircraft to Fleet for Firefighting and Operational Support Across Saudi Arabia.

Leonardo’s C-27J multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, which has achieved more than 270,000 flight hours globally, is set to expand its operational reach. Leonardo will supply two C-27Js to Aramco...

June 16, 2025
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Support and Maintenance Services for Australia’s F/A-18F and EA-18G Aircraft.

The U.S. State Department has cleared a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia, providing sustainment support and related equipment for the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets, valued...

June 16, 2025
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Patria Unveils Its F-35 Production Facility in Jämsä, Finland.

Patria officially opened its F-35 production building on June 13, 2025, at the company’s Halli facility in Jämsä, Finland. This new production line will handle the large-scale assembly of...