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February 20, 2026
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Embraer, Northrop Team Up on KC-390 Refueling Boom for US Market

Embraer has teamed up with Northrop Grumman to advance the KC-390 Millennium’s aerial refueling capabilities, with the goal of expanding its appeal to the US military and allied operators....

February 20, 2026
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Embraer and Mahindra Plan C-390 Maintenance Hub in India Pending Selection

Embraer and the Mahindra Group have outlined plans to develop a dedicated maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in India for the C-390 Millennium, contingent on the aircraft’s selection under...

February 19, 2026
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India Hosts New H125 Helicopter Factory Backed by Tata and Airbus

Airbus, in partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited, has launched a final assembly facility for the H125 helicopter in Karnataka, establishing India’s first privately run rotary-wing production site. The...

February 19, 2026
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Boeing Advances Infrared Protection Suite for Allied C-17 Transport Jets

Boeing has secured a $13.1-million contract from the US Department of Defense to enhance infrared countermeasure systems on C-17 Globemaster III aircraft serving in Canadian and Australian fleets. These...

February 19, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Secures Deal for C-130J Training Equipment for Australia

Lockheed Martin has secured a US contract to deliver upgraded training equipment for the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-130J fleet. The agreement covers two weapon systems trainers, a modernized...

February 19, 2026
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First Two A-29 Aircraft Arrive in Uruguay From Embraer

Uruguay has officially inducted its first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft into service, delivered by Embraer as part of a 2024 procurement deal. The contract encompasses six aircraft, mission...

February 18, 2026
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Army Awards TTTECH Contract for HADES Communication Systems

The US Army has tapped TTTECH North America to equip its HADES intelligence aircraft with a high-speed, resilient networking platform. TTTECH will deliver a 10 Gigabit Time-Sensitive Networking solution...

February 18, 2026
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Saab, Ukraine Defense Firm Formalize Air Domain Cooperation

Swedish defense company Saab and Ukraine’s Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) have agreed to expand cooperation in aerospace and airborne monitoring technologies. The memorandum, revealed in...

February 17, 2026
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Babcock Secures French Contract for Pilot Training Services

Babcock has secured a fresh contract to deliver pilot training services to the French Air and Space Force and Navy, consolidating its position within France’s military aviation training ecosystem....

February 17, 2026
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Riyadh Orders Weaponized C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft From Leonardo

Saudi Arabia has signed a contract with Leonardo for four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft, becoming the first customer to procure the MPA version with integrated maritime weapon systems. The...