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September 19, 2025
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Sixth Millennium Airlifter Secured by Portugal, NATO Export Potential Grows

The Portuguese Air Force has expanded its KC-390 Millennium fleet by signing an amendment with Embraer Defense & Security to acquire a sixth aircraft and secure purchase options for...

September 17, 2025
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Japanese F-15 Fighters Stationed at NATO Bases Across Europe and North America

Japan has deployed fighter jets to NATO bases in the US, Canada, the UK, and Germany under Operation Atlantic Eagles. The mission involves 180 personnel and eight aircraft: four...

September 16, 2025
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Washington Approves $3.4B F-16 Fighter Sale to Peru

The US State Department has cleared a potential $3.42-billion deal to provide Peru with F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and an extensive support package. Peru requested 10 F-16C Block 70s...

September 15, 2025
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Seoul to Transform KF-21 Into Stealth-Enhanced Fighter Jet

South Korea has unveiled a phased roadmap to upgrade its homegrown KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, aiming to strengthen stealth and combat performance. Built by Korea Aerospace Industries, the aircraft...

September 12, 2025
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NATO Allocates $18 Million for E-3 Sentry Engine Support

NATO has awarded Pratt & Whitney an $18-million contract to sustain the TF33 engines that power its E-3 Sentry AWACS fleet. The three-year deal includes materials management—covering parts forecasting,...

September 11, 2025
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South Korea Begins UH/HH-60 Upgrade Plan

South Korea has begun upgrading its Black Hawk fleet, with more than 30 UH/HH-60 helicopters scheduled for modernization under a $715-million program. Led by Korean Air and supported by...

September 10, 2025
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Second Bombardier Joins Army HADES Program

Saab, one of Europe’s leading defense manufacturers, has unveiled plans to create a new large-class underwater drone aimed at bolstering naval capabilities. The system is envisioned as a long-range,...

September 5, 2025
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R&D

F-35 Block 4 Upgrade Delayed to 2031

The GAO reported that the F-35 Block 4 modernization will not be completed until at least 2031, with costs exceeding estimates by $6 billion. Technical setbacks and delays have...

September 2, 2025
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First Look: Boeing’s F/A-XX Fighter Jet

Boeing’s concept image of the F/A-XX fighter provides a preview of its future naval design. The artwork shows the jet over a U.S. carrier, partly hidden by clouds, with...

September 2, 2025
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Embraer Delivers A-29Ns to Portugal

Embraer delivered the first batch of A-29N Super Tucano aircraft to Portugal, part of a deal for 12 planes signed in 2024. The $210M package also includes training and...