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November 29, 2024
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Saab Presents Gripen-E for MRFA and Proposes Assistance in India’s AMCA Production

Swedish defense giant Saab has made a strong proposal to the Indian Air Force (IAF) under its Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender, offering the Gripen-E fighter jet along...

November 27, 2024
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The Canadian Air Force F-35 Sustainment Hub will be built with assistance from L3Harris.

Canada is working with the Quebec-based L3Harris division to determine what is needed to build an air force F-35 sustainment facility.Ottawa’s current plan to replace its fleet of CF-18...

November 26, 2024
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Lockheed and the Pentagon secure a handshake agreement for the upcoming F-35s

Two additional lots of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters have been agreed to in a handshake between the Pentagon and Lockheed Martin.According to a joint announcement from the F-35 Joint...

November 26, 2024
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Boeing receives a $2.4 billion contract from the Air Force for KC-46 tankers.

Boeing was given a $2.4 billion contract by the Air Force on Thursday to purchase 15 more KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers. Boeing said in a release that the KC-46...

November 26, 2024
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Indian Air Force Strategic Bombers, Russian Tu-160 M

According to reports, Russia has extended an offer to India to purchase the Tu-160M strategic bombers, also referred to as the “White Swan,” which would significantly increase the IAF’s...

November 22, 2024
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Romania, a NATO member, agrees to purchase F-35 aircraft from the US.

Romania, a NATO member, and Washington reached an agreement Thursday to purchase 32 F-35 aircraft, an unprecedented investment for the Ukraine-adjacent nation. More than two and a half years...

November 21, 2024
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Poland Accepts Lockheed Martin’s Last Two S-70i Helicopters

In accordance with a 2021 contract, Lockheed Martin has supplied the Polish Armed Forces with the last two S-70i medium transport/utility helicopters. Under the direction of Lockheed’s Polish division...

November 20, 2024
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New Zealand adds a fourth C-130J-30 to its air transport fleet. Arrival of Super Hercules

After arriving at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, in late October 2024, the fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft was welcomed into the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) fleet. From...

November 20, 2024
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In an effort to close the gap between light and heavy models, Russia introduces the NV.17 hybrid helicopter.

Following the completion of its preliminary and draft design stages, Russia’s new NV.17 hybrid helicopter is now in the technical design phase. The medium-class helicopter, created by Heliburo, is...

November 19, 2024
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The Pentagon announces a deal with the UK and Australia for hypersonic testing.

In an effort to enhance facilities and information exchange across the three nations, the Pentagon announced a new collaboration with Australia and the United Kingdom for hypersonic testing.Known as...