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February 20, 2026
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Embraer, Northrop Pitch KC-390 Boom

Embraer and Northrop Grumman have signed an agreement to explore adding a boom refueling capability to the KC-390 Millennium. The upgrade would allow compatibility with US Air Force fighters...

February 19, 2026
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Tata, Airbus Open H125 Plant in India

Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems have launched a new H125 helicopter final assembly line in southern India, strengthening New Delhi’s push to expand domestic aerospace manufacturing. The Vemagal facility...

February 19, 2026
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Boeing to Upgrade C-17 IR Systems

The US DoD has awarded Boeing a contract to upgrade infrared defensive systems on Canadian and Australian C-17 transport aircraft. The modernization moves existing systems to the Block 30...

February 19, 2026
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Lockheed to Deliver RAAF C-130J Trainers

Australia is expanding its air mobility training infrastructure as Lockheed Martin prepares new-generation simulators for the RAAF’s growing C-130J fleet. The improved graphics, motion systems, and cockpit realism are...

February 19, 2026
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Uruguay Receives First A-29 Aircraft

Uruguay has begun renewing its tactical aviation fleet with the arrival of two A-29 Super Tucanos, marking the first step in a broader modernization plan. The turboprop aircraft, known...

February 18, 2026
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US Army HADES Program Taps TTTECH for Advanced Networking Gear

TTTECH North America has been chosen to supply advanced networking equipment for the US Army’s HADES airborne ISR program. The contract covers a 10 Gigabit Time-Sensitive Network platform, complete...

February 18, 2026
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Aviation, Surveillance Collaboration Launched by Saab and Ukraine Partner

Saab of Sweden has partnered with Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) through a newly signed memorandum of understanding focused on aviation and aerial surveillance. The announcement...

February 17, 2026
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France Awards Pilot Deal to Babcock

Babcock International has won a new contract to provide pilot training services for the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy, reinforcing its role in France’s military...

February 17, 2026
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Saudi Buys Armed C-27J MPA

Saudi Arabia has ordered four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft from Leonardo, marking the first procurement of the MPA variant with integrated maritime strike capability. Deliveries to the Royal Saudi...

February 16, 2026
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CA-1 Europa Set for HENSOLDT AI Upgrade

A collaboration between Germany-based Helsing and HENSOLDT is transforming Europe’s next uncrewed combat aircraft into a highly autonomous intelligence and multi-domain operations platform. The CA-1 Europa drone, developed by...