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January 2, 2025
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China showcases its new KJ-3000 airborne early warning and control aircraft.

China has unveiled the KJ-3000, a new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft aimed at bolstering its threat detection capabilities. Built on the domestically developed Y-20 strategic transport...

December 30, 2024
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Irish Air Corps is set to receive four new Airbus H145 helicopters.

Ireland has finalized a deal to purchase four Airbus H145 helicopters to replace the EC135 models currently in service with the Irish Air Corps. As reported by The Irish...

December 30, 2024
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Embraer Confirms Firm Order for Six A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft from Undisclosed Customer

Embraer has received a firm order from an undisclosed customer for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer aircraft. The order will be added to the fourth-quarter...

December 27, 2024
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Embraer Secures Contract to Supply Two C-390 Millennium Aircraft to Undisclosed Client

Embraer has signed a contract with an undisclosed customer for the sale of two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. The deal includes a full training and support package, along with...

December 26, 2024
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Iraq signs agreement to acquire Surion utility helicopters from South Korea.

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed a contract to supply KUH-1 Surion utility helicopters to Iraq, marking the company’s first Surion deal with Baghdad. The agreement, valued at 136...

December 26, 2024
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Royal Australian Air Force takes delivery of its final batch of F-35A Lightning II jets.

The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of the final nine F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, completing the fleet of 72 aircraft ordered under a program initiated in...

December 23, 2024
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UAC Delivers New Su-57 and Su-34 Aircraft to the Russian Ministry of Defense

United Aircraft Corporation has produced and delivered new tactical aircraft—Su-57 and Su-34 jets—to the Russian Ministry of Defence as part of the state defense procurement program. Rostec’s aviation manufacturers...

December 23, 2024
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Spain Places Order for 25 Additional Eurofighter Jets

The Spanish government has signed a contract with the Munich-based NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) for the purchase of 25 Eurofighter aircraft. Referred to as the Halcon...

December 23, 2024
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Italy Commits to Procurement of Up to 24 Eurofighter Typhoon Aircraft

The heads of Eurofighter and the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) have officially signed a contract in Rome for the acquisition of up to 24 Eurofighter jets...

December 19, 2024
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The CH-53K is confirmed as the future heavy-lift helicopter for the U.S. Marine Corps.

Sikorsky Aircraft has been awarded three separate contracts by the U.S. Navy in support of the CH-53K helicopter program. The first contract, valued at $175.7 million, is for the...