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January 28, 2026
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R&D

Mach 4 Fighter Concept Enters F/A-XX Competition as New Challenger

Stavatti Aerospace has presented a competing vision for the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance initiative, introducing a high-performance aircraft concept designed to succeed the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in...

January 26, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Philippines Adds Fifth Batch of S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters

The Philippine Air Force has formally taken delivery of five more S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, along with eight M134-H Gatling heavy machine guns to arm the aircraft, further expanding...

January 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Kicks Off $1.29B EW Aircraft Program

Seoul has approved a 1.9 trillion won (about $1.29 billion) effort to field a purpose-built electronic warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force by the mid-2030s, marking...

January 24, 2026
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New Product Launches

Stavatti Pitches Mach-4 SM-39 Razor as Alternative to U.S. Navy F/A-XX

Stavatti Aerospace has unveiled an expansive proposal positioning its SM-39 Razor fighter concept as a potential solution for the U.S. Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) requirement, representing one...

January 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Australia Introduces MC-55A Peregrine ISR and EW Aircraft

The Royal Australian Air Force has received its first MC-55A Peregrine airborne intelligence and electronic warfare aircraft, marking the debut of Australia’s most sophisticated crewed ISR platform. Delivered to...

January 23, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Collins Aerospace Secures C-130 Wheels and Brakes Support Contracts

Collins Aerospace, a unit of RTX, has signed a set of three-year agreements aimed at expanding support for wheels and brakes used on the C-130 Hercules fleet. Under the...

January 23, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Dassault Aviation Heads $200M Investment in Harmattan AI

Dassault Aviation has taken the lead in a $200 million Series B funding round for Harmattan AI, formalising a strategic partnership aimed at advancing AI-powered autonomy for future military...

January 21, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

India Approves $1.1B Purchase of Boeing 767 Aerial Tankers

The Indian Ministry of Defence has approved a $1.1-billion program to procure six Boeing 767-based multirole aerial refuelling tankers, strengthening the Indian Air Force’s long-range operational capability. Under the...

January 21, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

QinetiQ Secures $275M Extension for RAF Typhoon Support

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded QinetiQ a five-year extension to continue providing essential engineering and technical support for the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fighter aircraft. The £205-million...

January 21, 2026
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Mergers & JV

General Atomics and Calidus Partner to Build MQ-9B, Gambit in UAE

GA-ASI has signed a memorandum of understanding with Calidus Aerospace to jointly produce MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft in the UAE, strengthening local manufacturing and...