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August 23, 2025
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Lithuania to Buy C-390 Jets, Replacing Spartans

Lithuania has confirmed plans to acquire three Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, replacing its older C-27J Spartan fleet. Deliveries are expected before 2030, providing Lithuania with enhanced speed,...

August 21, 2025
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NZ to Buy $1.6B Sub-Hunting Helicopters, Aircraft

New Zealand will acquire five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus A321XLR aircraft in a $1.57B deal. The helicopters come armed with torpedoes, Hellfire missiles, and advanced systems, replacing...

August 21, 2025
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Sikorsky Wins $43M to Upgrade Army Black Hawks

Sikorsky has secured a $43M contract to modernize US Army Black Hawk helicopters. The upgrade focuses on digital integration, payload expansion, and autonomy-readiness. Future plans include AI-driven flight control...

August 20, 2025
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Airbus H145 Flies Autonomously With Hivemind

Airbus’ H145 helicopter achieved its first autonomous flight using Shield AI’s Hivemind software. The autonomy system served as the onboard pilot, controlling navigation and mission functions via Airbus’ Helionix...

August 19, 2025
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Philippines Gets 5 Black Hawk Helicopters

The Philippine Air Force has officially received five more S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin’s PZL Mielec unit in Poland. Delivered to Clark Air Base, the aircraft are...

August 15, 2025
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Poland, US Ink $3.8B F-16 Upgrade Deal

Poland has inked a $3.8 billion contract with the United States to upgrade 48 F-16 C/D Block 52 jets to the F-16V Block 72 configuration, including radar, communications, reconnaissance,...

August 14, 2025
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IAF Seeks Longer-Range Missile Tech

The Indian Air Force has pressed DRDO to speed up the development of longer-range missiles in light of Pakistan’s growing arsenal. Following Operation Sindoor, which involved cross-border strikes, the...

August 14, 2025
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UK Army Mulls Drone Wingman for Apaches

The British Army is seeking an autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) to work with its Apache AH-64E attack helicopters. Similar to the Royal Air Force’s StormShroud ACP, this system will...

August 13, 2025
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USAF Starts $99M AI Tracking Program

The US Air Force is advancing a $99 million project called ATA-AI (Advanced Tracking Architecture Using AI) to counter rapidly evolving threats. Launched in 2024, the initiative focuses on...

August 13, 2025
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Lockheed Expands PH F-16 Block 70 Ties

Lockheed Martin has expanded cooperation with the Philippines as part of its bid to supply F-16 Block 70 multi-role fighters. In partnership with Southern Methodist University and its digital...