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September 17, 2025
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Japan Sends F-15s to NATO Bases Abroad

Japan has launched Operation “Atlantic Eagles,” a high-profile deployment of fighter jets and support aircraft to NATO facilities across the US, Canada, the UK, and Germany. The mission, which...

September 16, 2025
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US OKs $3.4B F-16 Sale to Peru

The US State Department has cleared a possible $3.42-billion foreign military sale to Peru, covering 12 F-16 Fighting Falcon jets and extensive support. Lima’s request includes 10 F-16C Block...

September 15, 2025
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KF-21 to Be Upgraded Into Stealth Jet

South Korea plans a 630-billion-won ($453M) investment to upgrade the KF-21 Boramae with stealth improvements under Block III, including internal weapons bays and radar-absorbing materials. Block II will focus...

September 12, 2025
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$18M Boost for NATO’s E-3 Sentry Engines

NATO has signed an $18-million, three-year deal with Pratt & Whitney to maintain TF33 engines powering its E-3 Sentry AWACS fleet. The contract includes forecasting, procurement, and support, with...

September 11, 2025
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South Korea Starts UH/HH-60 Upgrade

South Korea has initiated a major upgrade of its UH/HH-60 Black Hawk fleet, modernizing over 30 helicopters under a $715-million program led by Korean Air with LIG Nex1 and...

September 10, 2025
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Army HADES Spy Program Gets Second Jet

Saab has confirmed development of a large uncrewed underwater drone, reinforcing the defense sector’s shift toward autonomy in naval operations. The vehicle is envisioned as a modular, endurance-focused system,...

September 5, 2025
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F-35 Block 4 Upgrade Delayed to 2031

The GAO has reported that the F-35 Block 4 upgrade is delayed to at least 2031, with costs exceeding estimates by $6 billion. Scope reductions are planned, and the...

September 2, 2025
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Boeing Teases F/A-XX Sixth-Gen Jet Design

Boeing has unveiled an early concept rendering of the F/A-XX fighter, designed for the U.S. Navy. The tailless jet, shown over an aircraft carrier, suggests influence from the Air...

September 2, 2025
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Embraer Ships 3 A-29N Jets to Portugal

Portugal has formally received three A-29N Super Tucanos from Embraer under a 12-aircraft contract valued at €200M. Delivered to Alverca do Ribatejo, the aircraft feature advanced mission suites, precision...

September 1, 2025
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Poland Chooses Viper Shield for F-16s

Poland has chosen L3Harris’ AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield for its F-16 Viper upgrade, modernizing 48 Block 52 jets to Block 70 standards. Competing with Northrop’s IVEWS, Viper Shield integrates digital...