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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...

November 19, 2024
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The US approves a $160 million contract for F-16 engine support for Greece.

A $160 million foreign military sale of F-16 engine support services to Greece has been approved by the US State Department.In order to guarantee ongoing operating preparedness, the package...

November 19, 2024
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The German military receives the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters from Airbus.

The first of up to 82 H145Ms bought by Germany has been delivered by Airbus Helicopters at its Donauwörth factory less than a year after the contract was signed....

November 18, 2024
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Textron Secures $277 Million Contract to Provide US Military with T-54A Trainers

A $277 million contract to manufacture next-generation T-54A trainer aircraft for the US military has been given to Textron Aviation. Under procurement lots 2 and 3, a total of...

November 18, 2024
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India Faces Serious Danger From China’s “Recently Unveiled” PL-15E Missile And J-35A Stealth Jet

The Zhuhai air show in Guangdong province, southern China, features the J-20, the Su-57 (a Russian fifth-generation fighter), and the recently announced J-35A. A model of its sixth-generation fighter,...

November 15, 2024
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Leonardo Sells ATR 42 Maritime Patrol Aircraft to the Italian Coast Guard

Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply the Italian Coast Guard with a Multirole Maritime Patrol aircraft built on the ATR 42-600 commercial system. In an attempt to...