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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...

August 4, 2025
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New Product Launches

US Army Introduces New Helicopter Navigation System Post DC Black Hawk Accident

US Army Rolls Out New Navigation Tools After Deadly DC Helicopter Collision The US Army has started equipping its helicopter crews with Stratus navigation devices following a tragic midair...

July 31, 2025
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First Batch of Chinese Z-10ME Helicopters Shipped to Pakistan

Pakistan has reportedly started taking delivery of Z-10ME attack helicopters from China as part of a broader effort to modernize its tactical helicopter fleet. Though neither Islamabad nor Beijing...

July 31, 2025
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Mergers & JV

M-346N Trainer Jet Offered to U.S. Navy by Textron-Leonardo Team

Textron and Leonardo have partnered to offer the Beechcraft M-346N light jet trainer for the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program, aiming to replace the aging T-45...

July 30, 2025
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EPCOR and Riyadh Air Enter Long-Term Strategic Deal for APS5000 Maintenance

EPCOR, a subsidiary of AFI KLM E&M, has entered into a strategic long-term agreement with Riyadh Air to provide full maintenance and support for the APS5000 Auxiliary Power Units...