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September 12, 2025
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NATO to Spend $18M on E-3 Sentry Engine Upkeep

Pratt & Whitney has secured an $18-million sustainment contract from NATO to maintain the TF33 engines powering the alliance’s E-3 Sentry AWACS fleet. The three-year arrangement provides for materials...

September 11, 2025
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Seoul Starts Black Hawk Upgrade Effort

A $715-million South Korean modernization project will upgrade more than 30 UH/HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters by 2029. The analog cockpit will be replaced with a digital suite featuring multi-function...

September 10, 2025
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SNC Adds Second Jet for Army HADES Fleet

Swedish defense group Saab has begun developing a new large underwater drone, part of a growing focus on uncrewed maritime systems. The drone is intended to enhance undersea surveillance,...

September 5, 2025
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F-35 Block 4 Upgrade Shifted to 2031 Amid Cost Hike

The Pentagon’s efforts to modernize the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter with its Block 4 upgrade have encountered fresh obstacles, pushing the expected completion date to at least 2031, the...

September 2, 2025
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First Look at Boeing F/A-XX Fighter Draws F-47 Parallels

The first official rendering of Boeing’s F/A-XX fighter has been released, showcasing a carrier-based design that many believe draws inspiration from the US Air Force’s F-47 jet. The unveiling...

September 2, 2025
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Embraer Delivers Three A-29N Super Tucanos to Portugal

Embraer has delivered the first batch of A-29N Super Tucano aircraft to Portugal, marking the start of a major modernization effort for the Portuguese Air Force. The three aircraft...

September 1, 2025
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Viper Shield EW Suite Chosen for Poland’s F-16s

Poland has selected L3Harris’ AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield to serve as the electronic warfare suite for its F-16 Viper upgrade initiative, aimed at bringing the fleet of 48 Block 52...

August 29, 2025
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SNC Launches Exclusive Trainer Jet for Naval Deck Use

SNC has introduced the Freedom Trainer jet, presenting it as a competitor in the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System competition. With this aircraft, the company aims to address...

August 28, 2025
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Air Force Opens Talks on Next-Gen Tanker Program

The US Air Force is advancing its plans for the Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS) by issuing a fresh RFI to industry partners. The program, launched in 2023, has...

August 26, 2025
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Thailand Orders Gripen E/F Jets for Air Force Renewal

The Swedish defense procurement authority has signed a deal with Saab worth 5.3 billion kronor ($500 million) to provide Thailand with four new Gripen fighters. The contract covers three...