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July 15, 2025
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Russia Initiates a Program to Replace the Mi-8/17 Helicopter

Russian media reports that development is underway on a next-generation multirole helicopter intended to replace the aging Mi-8/17 fleet. Named the Mi-80, the new aircraft draws inspiration from the...

July 13, 2025
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The first modified P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft is integrated by the US Navy to increase the fleet’s preparedness.

L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first overhauled P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), marking a key milestone under a contract awarded in...

July 12, 2025
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Norway’s purchase of $2.6 billion worth of HH-60W helicopters has been approved by the United States.

The United States has approved a $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters and related equipment to Norway, a key NATO ally. The deal, announced Friday, aims to...

July 10, 2025
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According to a report, France wants an 80% stake in the FCAS fighter jet program.

France has reportedly asked Germany for an 80% share in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), the joint fighter jet initiative also involving Spain, according to Reuters. The project,...

July 10, 2025
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In the DARPA X-Plane Program, Bell Textron triumphs over Aurora.

Bell Textron has been selected as the sole contractor for DARPA’s high-speed experimental aircraft project, outpacing Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences. The contract, under Phase 2 of the Speed and...

July 9, 2025
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To improve NATO’s response capability, Denmark will purchase at least ten more American-made F-35A stealth fighter planes.

In an interview with TV2, the Danish Minister of Defense stated that before October, Denmark intends to purchase at least ten more F-35A fighter planes from the United States....

July 7, 2025
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For FCAS drone operations, Airbus converts the A400M into a “multi-domain brain.”

Airbus has unveiled a significant improvement to its A400M military transport plane, including intentions to redesign the platform to accommodate the Multi-Domain Combat Cloud (MDCC) and the Future Combat...

July 7, 2025
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$1.4 billion in AMRAAM missiles for air defense and aerial strikes will be purchased by Australia.

The most recent versions of the AMRAAM missile, which provide air defense and aerial strike capabilities, will be purchased by the Australian government for 2.12 billion Australian dollars ($1.39...

July 6, 2025
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In the midst of growing tensions, South Korea intends to purchase an additional 36 U.S. AH-64E Apache assault helicopters.

South Korea intends to buy 36 more Apache Guardian AH-64E attack helicopters from the United States. The new acquisition is a sign of Seoul’s dedication to increasing its sophisticated...

July 4, 2025
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To counter China’s strategy for air dominance, the United States will spend 3.5 billion on new F-47 fighter planes.

The U.S. Department of Defense’s data, released at the conclusion of June 2025, showed that the United States reaffirmed its strategic commitment to air supremacy with a $3.5 billion...