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February 11, 2025
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Airbus Delivers the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Helicopter

The final NH90 Caïman Tactical Transport Helicopter from Airbus has been accepted by France as part of an army rotorcraft fleet augmentation initiative.With the delivery, shipments that started in...

February 10, 2025
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Boeing Releases Germany’s First P-8A Poseidon

Germany’s first of eight ordered P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) has been presented by American aircraft maker Boeing at its Seattle factory.As part of Germany’s original purchase request...

February 7, 2025
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The UK Recycles Tornado Jets to 3D Print Components for Next-Gen Fighter Engines

To create new parts for the UK’s next generation of military aircraft, parts from decommissioned Royal Air Force Tornado jets have been ground down and 3D printed. Compressor blades...

February 4, 2025
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Sweden Equips Gripen Aircraft with Mk82 Bombs Purchased from Rheinmetall

In an effort to improve the Swedish Air Force’s ground target capabilities, Sweden has negotiated with Rheinmetall to purchase Mk82 bombs for its Gripen aircraft. Delivery of the order,...

January 27, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Delivers 30th Upgraded F-16 Viper to Greece

The Hellenic Air Force has received the 30th modified F-16 Viper from American company Lockheed Martin. Greece’s defense and capacity to work together with allies are strengthened by this...

January 23, 2025
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Babcock will supply the French military with a fleet of PC-7 training aircraft.

Babcock has agreed to provide the French Air and Space Force and French Navy with Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft.The 795-million-euro ($827.9-million) agreement includes pilot equipment, infrastructure parts, accompanying...

January 21, 2025
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Two New H225M Caracal Helicopters Are Sent to France

The air and space force has received two H225M Caracal helicopters from France’s defense procurement agency. These are the first two of eight H225M Caracals that Airbus Helicopters ordered...

January 21, 2025
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Japan will receive 17 Chinook military helicopters from Kawasaki.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has been given a contract by Japan to manufacture 17 CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for the military. Tokyo will invest 161.1 billion yen ($1 billion) for...

January 16, 2025
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Embraer Gives Up Five A-29 Super Tucanos to Uruguay

The Brazilian company Embraer has sold five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). Included in the agreement are a flight simulator, mission equipment, and integrated...

January 14, 2025
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The final Rafale fighter jet is delivered to the Greek Air Force.

The 24th and last Rafale fighter plane has been handed to the Hellenic Air Force’s Tanagra air base by French company Dassault Aviation.The single-seat aircraft was greeted by Greece’s...