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September 23, 2025
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Embraer Unveils KC-390 With New Exterior Look

Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has introduced a fresh paint scheme for its KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, signaling a renewed emphasis on global marketing and operational visibility. The new...

September 23, 2025
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Pratt & Whitney Builds Engines for CCA, Missiles

Pratt & Whitney is advancing the development of a new family of propulsion systems tailored for advanced munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), highlighting a growing trend toward integrating...

September 21, 2025
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China’s J-20 Makes First Static Display

China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force staged a notable public display of the Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter at the 2025 Changchun Air Show, showing the aircraft on static exhibition...

September 20, 2025
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Brazil Eyes Gripen Jets to Replace F-5 Fleet

Brazil and Sweden are reportedly holding advanced discussions over the potential purchase of up to a dozen second-hand Saab Gripen C/D fighters as a temporary measure to cover capability...

September 19, 2025
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Portugal Secures Sixth Millennium Airlifter

Portugal has confirmed the acquisition of a sixth Embraer KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft, signaling both its continued trust in the platform and a desire to strengthen NATO’s collective airlift...

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...