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January 21, 2026
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Challenger 3 Tank Reaches Key Milestone With Firing

The British Army has reached a critical milestone in its armored vehicle modernization efforts as Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land completed the first crewed live-fire trial of the Challenger 3...

January 20, 2026
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Sri Lanka Boosts Disaster Response With 10 US Helicopters

As part of efforts to bolster emergency response and aviation training, the United States has officially handed over 10 TH-57 Bell 206 helicopters to the Sri Lankan Air Force...

January 19, 2026
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US Approves Extended MQ-9 Support for Italian Fleet

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has secured a $14.3 million US contract modification to provide sustainment support for the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet, reinforcing long-term operational readiness....

January 19, 2026
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Denmark Ends 46-Year F-16 Service, Transitions to F-35

The Royal Danish Air Force has formally concluded operations of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, retiring the aircraft after more than four decades of continuous service. The milestone was marked...

January 18, 2026
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Poland Clears MiG-29 Fighter Transfer to Ukraine

Poland has confirmed it is preparing to hand over up to nine MiG-29 fighter aircraft to Ukraine, with the first delivery planned once final technical clearances are completed. The...

January 14, 2026
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Lockheed Delivers 350th MH-60R Helicopter to US Navy

The US Navy has accepted its 350th MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, strengthening its maritime aviation fleet and highlighting the sustained production success of Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division. The aircraft was...

January 13, 2026
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South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Completes Final Testing

South Korea’s indigenous KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft has officially завершed its full flight-test campaign, bringing the program one step closer to frontline service with the Republic of Korea Air...

January 12, 2026
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Macron Visit Nears as India, France Push $22B Rafale

Negotiations between India and France over a proposed $22 billion Rafale fighter jet deal have intensified as New Delhi looks to finalize key defense agreements ahead of French President...

January 12, 2026
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F-35 Program Hits Record 191 Deliveries in 2025 Year

The F-35 Lightning II program reached a historic production milestone in 2025, with Lockheed Martin delivering a record 191 aircraft worldwide. The achievement marks the highest annual output since...

January 10, 2026
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USAF Begins New Training Era With T-7A Red Hawk Jet

The U.S. Air Force has entered a new phase of pilot training with the formal induction of its first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer into operational service. The milestone...