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July 28, 2026
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USMC H-1 fleet to receive mission enhancements

Bell Textron is preparing the US Marine Corps’ helicopter fleet for future warfare through major upgrades to the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom platforms. The SPINE modernization program will...

July 27, 2026
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AW149 engine sustainment partnership announced

The UK’s military aviation modernization effort has gained momentum as GE Aerospace and StandardAero join forces to support the future AW149 helicopter fleet. The partnership will provide advanced propulsion...

July 25, 2026
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Partnership targets advanced military helicopters

Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines are taking their long-standing partnership to the next level by working together on advanced propulsion technologies for future helicopters and unmanned aircraft. The collaboration...

July 24, 2026
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Three more Hawkeyes strengthen US naval aviation

The US Navy is continuing to modernize its airborne command-and-control fleet by acquiring three additional E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II aircraft from Northrop Grumman. Serving as one of the...

July 24, 2026
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UK funds future fighter technology development

Britain is continuing to invest heavily in the future of military aviation by funding the next phase of advanced combat aircraft development under the Future Combat Air System initiative....

July 23, 2026
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GE and Magellan boost fighter engine services

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace are working together to establish an in-country support capability for the F414 fighter engine, creating the foundation for long-term sustainment should Canada adopt the...

July 22, 2026
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USAF deploys digital aircraft maintenance aide

MetroStar Systems’ Iris platform has been selected by the US Air Force to enhance aircraft maintenance operations at Travis Air Force Base through artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies....

July 22, 2026
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Why the Airbus H125 Excels at High Altitudes

Recognized for its exceptional performance in thin-air conditions, the Airbus H125 remains a preferred helicopter for defense forces operating in mountainous and remote regions. The aircraft combines agility, endurance,...

July 21, 2026
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Canada takes observer role in GCAP fighter effort

Canada has become the first observer country to join the Global Combat Air Programme, a multinational effort led by Britain, Italy, and Japan to develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft...

July 21, 2026
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Moog clears certification milestone for H-60 upgrade

General Atomics and Kongsberg have advanced the integration of the Joint Strike Missile with the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft after completing two major engineering design reviews. The successful completion of...