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July 3, 2025
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PLA Navy’s 1st “Made in China” aircraft carrier, the “Shandong,” which is equipped with J-15 fighters, moors in Hong Kong.

Days after Hong Kong celebrated its 28th anniversary under Chinese rule, China’s first domestically manufactured aircraft carrier arrived in the city on Thursday. The Shandong, which is over 300...

July 3, 2025
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Terma will assist with the upgrading of the Argentine F-16s.

Terma has solidified its participation in the modernization and operational preparedness of 24 former Royal Danish Air Force F-16 aircraft by signing a support agreement with the Argentine Air...

July 1, 2025
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AI implementation is accelerated across Pentagon command centers by $10 million agreement.

“The Pentagon is acting quickly to integrate generative AI into its fundamental military operations, giving Ask Sage $10 million to increase the usage of large language models (LLMs) throughout...

June 30, 2025
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$1.8 billion contract for US Navy Virginia submarines awarded to General Dynamics

In order to support the US Navy’s Virginia-class Block VI submarine program, the US Department of Defense has given General Dynamics Electric Boat a $1.8 billion contract to continue...

June 30, 2025
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U.S. Army Forts Will Have Increased Defense thanks to General Dynamics

“A $580 million agreement has been reached by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to support the security and preparedness of American Army facilities. This task order covers the Integrated...

June 26, 2025
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The cost of F-35 fighter aircraft is the subject of a dispute between Switzerland and the United States.

A financial dispute has surfaced between Switzerland and the United States concerning the cost of acquiring 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets. Switzerland had agreed to a fixed price...

June 26, 2025
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As Sweden and Denmark Join Aircraft Program, NATO Acquires Additional Airbus A330s

“Airbus has been awarded a contract to provide two more NATO A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) planes.” The agreement, which calls for deliveries in 2028 and 2029, will increase...

June 25, 2025
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Under NATO, the UK Will Reintroduce Aircraft Capable of Carrying Nuclear Weapons

“Britain will reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons to support NATO’s nuclear mission, expanding the country’s deterrence arsenal, which is currently limited to submarine-launched missiles,” Prime Minister...

June 25, 2025
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HAL Chief: Indian Air Force to Have Six Tejas Jets by March 2026

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) confirmed it will supply six Tejas multirole combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force in March, addressing previous shipment delays due to problems with GE...

June 20, 2025
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Rohde & Schwarz’s SOVERON AR to Boost A-29N Super Tucano Capabilities for the Portuguese Air Force.

The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) is set to be the inaugural user of Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano, a light combat aircraft modified to NATO specifications. The first aircraft delivery...