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January 19, 2026
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US Renews MQ-9 Maintenance and Support Package for Italy’s Reaper UAVs

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been awarded a $14.3 million contract modification by the US to provide sustainment and maintenance support for the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper fleet....

January 19, 2026
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Denmark Phases Out F-16 Fleet After 46 Years, Completes Shift to F-35

After 46 years of continuous service, Denmark has formally phased out the F-16 Fighting Falcon and is transitioning entirely to the F-35A Lightning II as its frontline combat aircraft....

January 18, 2026
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Poland Confirms MiG-29 Fighter Handover to Ukraine

Poland has announced plans to send up to nine MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine, marking the first delivery once technical checks and operational arrangements are completed. While the government has...

January 14, 2026
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Milestone: 350th MH-60R Helicopter Handed Over to US Navy

Lockheed Martin’s Owego, New York, facility has delivered the US Navy’s 350th MH‑60R Seahawk helicopter to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM)-41. HSM‑41 is tasked with training pilots and aircrew...

January 13, 2026
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KF-21 Boramae Approaches Operational Service After Flight Test Completion

South Korea has successfully wrapped up all flight tests of the KF-21 Boramae, marking a major milestone toward fielding the country’s next-generation combat aircraft with the Republic of Korea...

January 12, 2026
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India and France Accelerate $22 Billion Rafale Deal Talks Ahead of Macron’s Visit

Negotiations between India and France over a major Rafale fighter jet acquisition for the Indian Air Force have intensified ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s scheduled visit to India...

January 12, 2026
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Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Program Achieves Record 191 Aircraft Deliveries in 2025

Lockheed Martin set a new production record in 2025 by delivering 191 F-35 fighter aircraft, the largest number produced in a single year since the program began. With nearly...

January 10, 2026
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First T-7A Red Hawk enters U.S. Air Force service, signaling a new era in pilot training

The U.S. Air Force has entered a new phase in pilot training with the formal induction of its first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer at Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph,...

January 10, 2026
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F-35 program exceeds 1,300 aircraft milestone with historic 2025 delivery numbers

The F-35 Lightning II program reached a major milestone in 2025, with Lockheed Martin confirming the delivery of a record 191 aircraft during the year, expanding the global fleet...

January 9, 2026
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GE Aerospace Secures $1.4B Contract to Supply King Stallion Engines to US Marines

GE Aerospace has secured a $1.4 billion US Marine Corps contract to continue supplying T408 turboshaft engines for the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter. The latest award supports production...