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August 13, 2025
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Philippines, Lockheed Expand Cooperation on F-16 Block 70 Fighters

Lockheed Martin is expanding its cooperation with the Philippines through its F-16 Block 70 proposal for the nation’s Multi-Role Fighter program. Partnering with Southern Methodist University — including its...

August 13, 2025
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Singapore, US Drop Proposal to Station F-15 Jets in Guam

Plans to deploy up to 12 Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SG fighter jets to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, have been cancelled, Singapore’s Ministry of Defence announced....

August 11, 2025
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Algeria Set to Take Delivery of Russia’s Su-34M Strike Jets

Russia has seemingly commenced manufacturing Sukhoi Su-34M supersonic strike jets for Algeria, lending weight to prior reports of a weapons deal between Moscow and an undisclosed foreign buyer. Satellite...

August 11, 2025
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South Korea, UAE Showcase Defense Partnership in KF-21 Test Flight

At Sacheon Air Base in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea and the UAE have carried out a joint flight of the homegrown KF-21 Boramae, underscoring the nations’ expanding military collaboration. The...

August 11, 2025
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US Greenlights Baseline 2 Modernization for Australia’s ISREW Planes

The US State Department has cleared a Baseline 2 upgrade package for Australia’s MC-55A intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare (ISREW) aircraft. Canberra’s request covers equipment and services to...

August 6, 2025
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Spain Leans Toward European Jet Programs, Rejects F-35 Proposal

Spain will not move forward with the acquisition of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets, choosing instead to pursue European-made aircraft, the Spanish defense ministry announced Wednesday, confirming earlier reporting by...

August 6, 2025
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India Clarifies It Has No Plans to Acquire South Korea’s KF-21 Jet

India has ruled out the South Korean KF-21 Boramae as a contender in its program to acquire 114 advanced multi-role fighter jets, according to recent media reports. While earlier...

August 5, 2025
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Thailand Signs $600 Million Agreement for Swedish Fighter Aircraft

Thailand has approved the acquisition of four Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets, the air force confirmed on Tuesday—just a week after brokering a ceasefire following deadly border clashes with Cambodia....

August 5, 2025
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Airbus Delivers Final Batch of C-295 Aircraft to Indian Air Force

India has received the final batch of 16 C-295 military transport aircraft from Airbus, marking the completion of a major modernization project for its airlift fleet. The aircraft were...

August 4, 2025
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Northrop Chosen to Deliver Advanced Mission Planning Solutions for US Multi-Domain Operations

Northrop Grumman Wins $180M Contract to Advance Mission Planning for US Military Northrop Grumman has secured a $180 million contract to develop next-generation mission planning systems for the US...