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June 6, 2025
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Pakistan Set to Receive FC-31 Stealth Fighters From China Soon

China is poised to deliver its FC-31 Gyrfalcon jets to the Pakistan Air Force as part of Islamabad’s modernization plans. The agreement was initially mentioned in 2024, when Pakistan...

June 5, 2025
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Somalia Receives Turkish Helicopters Under Long-Term Defense Pact

In a recent move to boost Somalia’s military capabilities, Turkey has delivered a set of attack and support helicopters, reinforcing bilateral defense ties. The package includes three T129 Atak...

June 4, 2025
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South Korea to Supply 12 New FA-50 Jets to the Philippines in $700M Defense Deal

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced that it has signed a $700 million contract with the Philippine Department of National Defense to supply 12 FA-50 fighter jets. The delivery is...

June 4, 2025
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Thai Air Force to Acquire Gripen Jets, Turning Down F-16s in Fleet Upgrade Plan

In a strategic decision, Thailand has chosen Sweden’s Gripen E/F fighter jets over the U.S.-built F-16s, announcing a $500 million deal to buy four jets as part of its...

June 4, 2025
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RNZAF Completes Major NH90 Modernization Project with New Capabilities

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has wrapped up a full upgrade program for its NH90 helicopter fleet, carried out at Base Ohakea. The updates target enhanced operational performance,...

June 3, 2025
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Airbus Delivers Tactical NH90s to Spain

The Spanish Navy has taken delivery of its first two NH90 MSPT helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. These aircraft represent the first part of a seven-unit deal under the second...

June 3, 2025
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Light Combat Aircraft Joins Hungarian Air Force

Hungary’s Air Force has taken delivery of its first three L-39 Skyfox aircraft from Aero Vodochody, signaling a key milestone in its defense modernization. The jets arrived at Kecskemét...

June 2, 2025
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New F-35 Threat Trainer Delivered to Denmark Air Force

To improve training for its F-35A pilots, Denmark has purchased state-of-the-art simulators that replicate enemy radar systems. The “threat emitters” mimic the live radar signals enemy platforms would produce,...

May 28, 2025
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The development of a prototype advanced fighter jet has been given the go-ahead by India.

India’s defense minister has approved a program to develop a prototype of an advanced fighter jet, marking a significant step toward strengthening domestic arms production. The decision comes just...

May 14, 2025
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Macron: France “Ready” to Talk About Deploying Nuclear-Armed Aircraft in Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that France is open to negotiating the deployment of its nuclear-armed fighter jets on the territory of other European countries, similar to how...