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August 11, 2025
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Algeria to get Su‑34M jets

Russia has commenced production of Su-34M supersonic combat aircraft for Algeria, confirming earlier speculation of a major arms deal between the two allies. Satellite images show several jets painted...

August 11, 2025
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UAE‑SK hold KF‑21 friendship flight

South Korea and the UAE have conducted joint evaluations of the KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base, expanding their defense cooperation. The flight comes after an April 2025...

August 11, 2025
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US OKs Australia ISREW upgrade

The US has approved a $404 million Foreign Military Sale to upgrade Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine ISR and electronic warfare aircraft. The package includes spare parts, modifications, and technical assistance...

August 6, 2025
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Spain Chooses European Fighters Instead of US-Built F-35 Fighter Jets

Spain has officially ruled out buying US-made F-35 fighter jets, opting for European alternatives, according to a statement from the defense ministry that confirmed a report by El Pais....

August 6, 2025
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India Rejects Reports of Interest in South Korea’s KF-21 combat aircraft

India has clarified that it is not evaluating South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet as part of its program to acquire 114 new multi-role aircraft, dispelling recent media reports...

August 5, 2025
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Thai Government Signs $600M Agreement for Swedish Gripen Jets

Thailand’s air force will acquire four Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets, securing a $600 million deal to upgrade its fleet after recent deadly clashes with Cambodia. The decision follows a...

August 5, 2025
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Airbus Delivers Last Batch of C-295 Planes to Indian Air Force

Airbus has delivered the final batch of 16 C-295 military transport planes to India two months ahead of schedule, concluding the foreign part of a major modernization deal. Out...

August 4, 2025
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Northrop Set to Supply Mission Tech to Boost US Forces’ Multi-Domain Planning

Northrop Grumman has secured a $180 million contract to build advanced mission planning systems for US Air Force, Navy, and Marines. The initiative emphasizes real-time data analysis and automation...

August 4, 2025
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US Army Introduces Updated Helicopter Navigation Following Black Hawk Crash

The US Army is issuing 1,700 new Stratus navigation devices after a fatal Black Hawk collision with a commercial jet in DC. The Fort Belvoir-based 12th Aviation Battalion, involved...

July 31, 2025
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China starts sending Z-10ME helicopters to Pakistan

Pakistan has started receiving Z-10ME attack helicopters from China to modernize its rotorcraft fleet. Although the governments haven’t confirmed it, visuals show the choppers with Pakistan Army markings. Pakistan...