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July 23, 2025
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Indian Army Receives First Batch of Apache Helicopters from Boeing

As part of a US foreign military sale approved in 2017, the Indian Army has received its first three AH-64E Apache helicopters from Boeing, completing half of the planned...

July 23, 2025
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L3Harris Secures $300M Italian Airborne Electronic Warfare Project

The Italian Air Force will soon receive two Gulfstream G550 jets from L3Harris, modified to carry out advanced electromagnetic warfare missions under a new $300-million contract. These aircraft will...

July 22, 2025
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Turkish Defense Procures Another Test Variant of Kaan Stealth Aircraft

The Turkish government has taken delivery of the sixth prototype of the indigenously developed TAI Kaan fighter jet, marking another milestone in its pursuit of an advanced fifth-generation combat...

July 20, 2025
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Turkey’s defense body orders six Kaan fighter prototypes

Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) took a major step forward in its domestic fighter aircraft initiative by placing an order for the sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation...

July 18, 2025
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South Korea’s Boramae jet completes sixth test in phase one

South Korea has unveiled plans to significantly expand its air combat capabilities with the domestic production of up to 120 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets by the early 2030s. As...

July 18, 2025
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India, France partner on $7B next-gen fighter engine project

India’s Ministry of Defence is set to take a transformative step in advancing its self-reliance in aerospace technology by recommending a strategic partnership with France for the co-development of...

July 18, 2025
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UK reveals stealthy next-gen fighter concept with AI integration

The United Kingdom has officially revealed a new combat air demonstrator concept designed to serve as a testbed for next-generation fighter technologies. This cutting-edge platform aims to evaluate critical...

July 17, 2025
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Airbus H160 Chopper Ordered by Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau

Airbus Helicopters has secured a new order from the Nagoya City Fire Bureau for its advanced H160 multi-role helicopter, aimed at expanding the bureau’s capabilities in rescue, reconnaissance, and...

July 16, 2025
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Morocco Taps L3Harris for C-130 Fleet Modernization

L3Harris Technologies has secured a multi-year contract to carry out extensive upgrades on the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s fleet of C-130 military transport aircraft. The modernization project is set...

July 15, 2025
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New Helicopter Development Launched to Succeed Mi-8/17 Fleet in Russia

Russian aerospace industry sources have confirmed the commencement of work on the Mi-80, a next-generation multirole helicopter designed to replace the aging Mi-8/17 fleet, which remains a core asset...