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February 12, 2026
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AIRO Secures Coastal Defense Contract

Efforts to modernize aviation and joint operations training within the United States Navy have gained further momentum after AIRO Group Holdings announced that its subsidiary Coastal Defense won a...

February 11, 2026
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USAF Awards Boeing C-17A Cockpit Modernization

Boeing will upgrade the C-17A’s flight deck under a newly awarded USAF contract focused on resolving avionics obsolescence and enhancing long-term sustainability. The modernization replaces aging systems with MOSA-aligned...

February 11, 2026
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Taipei Shifts to 10 New C-130J Aircraft

Taipei has opted to transition to the C-130J Super Hercules, prioritizing interoperability with US and allied forces in contested environments. Earlier upgrade plans for its 19 C-130H aircraft included...

February 10, 2026
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Moscow Fields Enhanced Su-57 With New Weapons

United Aircraft Corporation has delivered modernized Su-57 “Felon” fighters to Russia’s armed forces, reinforcing the country’s fifth-generation capabilities. The aircraft features upgraded onboard electronics, enhanced survivability measures, and a...

February 10, 2026
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Gripen May Get APKWS to Counter UAV Threats

Reflecting a wider shift toward cost-efficient air combat solutions, Saab is assessing APKWS integration to give the Gripen a scalable counter-UAV option. With individual rockets costing a fraction of...

February 10, 2026
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Mission Computers Set for US Air Force C-17s

Curtiss-Wright will provide rugged, scalable mission computing technology for Boeing’s C-17 modernization program. Designed for lifecycle sustainability, the MOSA-aligned systems ensure adaptability to evolving mission requirements. The Globemaster III,...

February 10, 2026
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Typhoon Upgrade to Improve Flight Performance

The AMK program aims to keep the Eurofighter Typhoon operationally relevant through aerodynamic and avionics enhancements. Developed by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo, the upgrade increases lift by approximately...

February 9, 2026
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Indra Airborne Electronic Attack Program Gains Support

The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation has formalized funding for REACT II, a multinational effort to advance airborne electronic attack capabilities. Managed by OCCAR and coordinated by Indra, the...

February 7, 2026
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Babcock and Aselsan Partner to Assess Electronic Warfare Training Solutions for RAF

Babcock International and Turkey’s Aselsan are partnering to explore solutions that could meet the Royal Air Force’s future electronic warfare training requirements. The agreement targets a potential Surface Electronic...

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...