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September 26, 2025
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Thai Air Force Expands Fleet With H225

Southeast Asia’s air arm is expanding its rotary-wing fleet with the addition of two multi-role helicopters. These aircraft will strengthen national capabilities in medical evacuation and search and rescue,...

September 26, 2025
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USAF Takes Delivery of 9th BACN Aircraft

The air branch has received another business jet modified as an airborne communications relay. The aircraft, integrated into a long-running program, enables secure links between ground units and aircraft...

September 25, 2025
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India Signs $7B Deal for 97 Homegrown Fighters

A national defense ministry has signed a contract with a domestic aerospace manufacturer for procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-1A fighters, valued at approximately $7 billion. The...

September 24, 2025
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SNC, Embraer Secure A-29 US FMS Contract

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has entered an agreement to purchase an A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer, ahead of a pending U.S. Foreign Military Sales...

September 23, 2025
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Boeing Wins $110M in Military Aircraft Deals

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing contracts totaling $110.2 million to support both American and allied military aircraft, reflecting the company’s central role in global defense aviation....

September 23, 2025
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Embraer Unveils KC-390 With New Exterior Look

Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has introduced a fresh paint scheme for its KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, signaling a renewed emphasis on global marketing and operational visibility. The new...

September 23, 2025
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Pratt & Whitney Builds Engines for CCA, Missiles

Pratt & Whitney is advancing the development of a new family of propulsion systems tailored for advanced munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), highlighting a growing trend toward integrating...

September 21, 2025
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China’s J-20 Makes First Static Display

China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force staged a notable public display of the Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter at the 2025 Changchun Air Show, showing the aircraft on static exhibition...

September 20, 2025
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Brazil Eyes Gripen Jets to Replace F-5 Fleet

Brazil and Sweden are reportedly holding advanced discussions over the potential purchase of up to a dozen second-hand Saab Gripen C/D fighters as a temporary measure to cover capability...

September 19, 2025
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Portugal Secures Sixth Millennium Airlifter

Portugal has confirmed the acquisition of a sixth Embraer KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft, signaling both its continued trust in the platform and a desire to strengthen NATO’s collective airlift...