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January 12, 2026
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F-35 Deliveries Reach Record 191 in 2025

Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets in 2025, the highest annual output in the program’s history, bringing the global fleet close to 1,300 aircraft. Production now...

January 10, 2026
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US Air Force Inducts First T-7A Red Hawk

The U.S. Air Force has officially inducted its first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer into operational service at Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, marking a decisive shift in how future...

January 10, 2026
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F-35 Fleet Crosses 1,300 Aircraft Mark

Lockheed Martin confirmed that the F-35 Lightning II program delivered a record 191 aircraft in 2025, pushing the global fleet beyond 1,300 jets and marking the most productive year...

January 9, 2026
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GE Secures $1.4B USMC King Stallion Contract

Under a multi-year agreement, GE Aerospace will continue supplying T408 engines for the Marine Corps’ CH-53K fleet, reinforcing the program’s long-term sustainment. Built in partnership with MTU Aero Engines,...

January 8, 2026
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J-MUSIC DIRCM Selected for European Air Fleets

European operators are expanding aircraft survivability with Elbit Systems’ J-MUSIC DIRCM, following new contracts valued at around $150 million. The system will be installed on transport aircraft and other...

January 8, 2026
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E-6B Doomsday Aircraft Set for Modernization

The US Navy is upgrading its E-6B Mercury fleet through a new Collins Aerospace contract focused on modernizing high-power communications systems. The aircraft plays a vital role in maintaining...

January 7, 2026
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Israel to Receive F-15 Jets in $8.5B Boeing Deal

Boeing has received an $8.5-billion award from the US DoD to deliver 25 F-15IA fighter jets to Israel, including options for 25 more, under a foreign military sale program....

January 5, 2026
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Turkish Defense Exports Hit $10B Milestone

Turkey’s defense and aviation exports reached $10 billion in 2025, representing a 48 percent increase compared to $7.1 billion recorded the previous year. According to the Presidency of Defense...

January 5, 2026
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Spain Selects Turkish Hürjet Trainer

Spain has decided to replace its aging F-5 trainer aircraft by acquiring 30 Hürjet advanced jet trainers from Turkey, marking a significant overhaul of its combat pilot training pipeline....

January 5, 2026
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China Showcases Self-Powered Stealth Tech

Chinese researchers have unveiled a so-called “smart surface” technology capable of harvesting usable electrical energy from ambient electromagnetic waves while simultaneously supporting communication and sensing functions. The concept integrates...