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August 23, 2025
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Lithuania Eyes Brazilian Embraer C-390 Transport Aircraft to Phase Out Spartan Fleet

Lithuania has confirmed its intention to acquire the Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, strengthening its airlift capacity at a time of heightened regional security needs. Under the plan, three...

August 21, 2025
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NZ Commits $1.6B to New Helicopters and Maritime Aircraft

New Zealand Invests $1.16 Billion in Submarine-Hunting Helicopters New Zealand has announced a US$1.16 billion purchase of five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, strengthening its maritime defense capabilities. The acquisition...

August 21, 2025
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US Army Awards Sikorsky $43M to Enhance Black Hawk Fleet

US Army Awards Sikorsky $43M to Upgrade Black Hawk Fleet The US Army has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, a $43 million contract to advance modernization of the...

August 20, 2025
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Shield AI’s Hivemind Enables Airbus H145’s Inaugural Autonomous Flight

Airbus Completes First Autonomous Helicopter Flight With Shield AI Tech Aerospace leader Airbus has successfully carried out its first autonomous helicopter test flight using Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy system....

August 19, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Delivers Five Black Hawk Helicopters to Philippine Air Force

Philippine Air Force Commissions Five More S-70i Black Hawks The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has officially accepted five new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at Clark Air Base in Pampanga,...

August 15, 2025
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Warsaw Strikes $3.8B US Deal to Modernize F-16s

Poland has signed a $3.8-billion contract with the United States to upgrade its 48 F-16 C/D Block 52 multi-role fighters to the advanced F-16V Block 72 standard. The modernization...

August 14, 2025
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British Army Considers Drone Wingman Concept for Apache Fleet

The British Army is seeking an autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) to complement its fleet of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters. Building on the Royal Air Force’s StormShroud ACP initiative launched...

August 14, 2025
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India’s Air Force Pushes for Long-Range Missile Advancements

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has urged the country’s premier defense research body to accelerate the development of long-range missiles in response to Pakistan’s growing arsenal. In Operation Sindoor...

August 13, 2025
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US Air Force Funds $99M AI Effort to Boost Target Tracking Capabilities

The US Air Force is advancing the $99-million ATA-AI project, initiated in July 2024, to stay ahead of rapidly evolving battlefield threats. The program focuses on creating next-generation target...

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...