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June 20, 2025
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GCAP Achieves Key Milestone as Industry Partners Establish V Company Edgewing for Next-Generation Combat Aircraft.

A significant step in global defense innovation was marked today with the establishment of Edgewing—a joint enterprise uniting top aerospace firms BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft...

June 19, 2025
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Embraer Marks 600,000 Flight Hours Milestone for the A-29 Super Tucano.

Embraer, a global aerospace leader, marks a major achievement today at the Paris Air Show as the A-29 Super Tucano fleet—operated by 22 air forces worldwide—surpasses 600,000 flight hours....

June 19, 2025
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RAFALE, MIRAGE, TIGER: KNDS France Serves as Primary Armament Supplier for French Fighter Jets and Combat Helicopters.

KNDS France is demonstrating its comprehensive range of airborne medium-caliber systems, which are supported by deep integration know-how in weapons and ammunition. With over 780 systems currently deployed with...

June 18, 2025
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Airbus and Leonardo to Initiate NH90 Block 2 Studies Following NAHEMA’s Request.

Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are collaborating on an architecture study to establish the foundation for the NH90’s long-term evolution, known as Block 2, in response to a request from...

June 18, 2025
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Lithuania Selects Embraer’s C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft to Bolster Military Readiness.

The Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania has officially selected the Embraer C-390 Millennium as the country’s next-generation military transport aircraft. This decision represents a major milestone in boosting...

June 18, 2025
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Airbus Collaborates with Singapore to Explore Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Using the H225M.

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has entered into an agreement with Airbus Helicopters to develop crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities involving the RSAF’s H225M Medium Lift helicopter and Airbus...

June 18, 2025
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Avio Aero Teams Up with Safran and MTU Aero Engines to Develop Power Solutions for Europe’s Next-Generation Military Helicopters.

Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines, and Avio Aero—three leading engine specialists—have joined forces to bolster European sovereignty. The companies plan to develop the ENGHE (European Next Generation Helicopter...

June 18, 2025
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Sikorsky and CAE Introduce Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection Capability to MH-60R Maritime Helicopters.

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and CAE, a global leader in training and simulation, are partnering to deliver the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for installation on...

June 18, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Reveals Groundbreaking Performance Results for the C-130J Super Hercules.

Lockheed Martin continues to push the boundaries of tactical airlift with the C-130J Super Hercules, announcing a significant milestone in wing structure testing that surpassed all expectations by confirming...

June 18, 2025
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Saab and Sabena Technics Enter Agreement Concerning GlobalEye Platform.

Saab has entered into a framework agreement with Sabena technics, a French company specializing in aircraft maintenance and modification, to support modification work on Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning...