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February 6, 2026
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HC-130J Fleet Expands as US Coast Guard Receives 18th Aircraft

The US Coast Guard has accepted delivery of its 18th HC-130J at L3Harris’ Integrated Mission Systems facility in Waco, Texas. Known as CGNR 2018, the aircraft was missionized by...

February 6, 2026
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RAF EW Training Modernization in Focus as Babcock, Aselsan Partner

Babcock International and Aselsan have partnered to explore new approaches to meeting the RAF’s future electronic warfare training needs. Their agreement centres on a possible Surface Electronic Warfare Threat...

February 6, 2026
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Israel Selects Elbit to Install Indigenous Systems on CH-53K Helicopters

Elbit Systems has secured a $130 million contract from Israel to install domestically developed aviation systems on the Israeli Air Force’s future CH-53K Pereh heavy-lift helicopters. Under the Defense...

February 6, 2026
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Finland’s F-35 Program Advances as Patria Begins F135 Engine Assembly

Finnish defence company Patria has formalized an agreement with US engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney to carry out final assembly of F135 engines in Finland for the country’s future...

February 6, 2026
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South Korea’s Hanwha and KAI Forge Alliance on Advanced Air Platforms

Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have agreed to jointly pursue future defence and aerospace initiatives as part of a broader effort to enhance South Korea’s position in...

February 5, 2026
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Embraer Secures Maintenance Support Pact for Hungary C-390

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has secured a long-term support agreement to provide maintenance, logistics, and technical services for the Hungarian Air Force’s C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. Under the deal,...

February 5, 2026
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Singapore Certifies First Automated A330 MRTT Refueling

The Republic of Singapore Air Force has achieved a “world-first” capability after receiving full certification for Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling on its Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft. Issued by Spain’s National...

February 5, 2026
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India Allows Private Industry in Fifth-Gen Fighter Program

India has taken a decisive step toward expanding private-sector participation in defense aviation by shortlisting three consortia for the development of its fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. In a...

February 4, 2026
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US Grants Lockheed $328M Deal to Supply IRST21 Sensors for Taiwan

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $328.5 million US Foreign Military Sales contract to supply Taiwan with its Legion-ES IRST21 infrared sensor system, significantly enhancing the island’s air combat...

February 4, 2026
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Embraer Delivers South Korea’s First C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft

Embraer has rolled out the Republic of Korea Air Force’s inaugural C-390 Millennium aircraft, following the completion of final assembly and signaling progress in South Korea’s airlift modernization efforts....