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January 5, 2026
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Spain Selects Turkish Hürjet Trainer

Spain has decided to replace its aging F-5 trainer aircraft by acquiring 30 Hürjet advanced jet trainers from Turkey, marking a significant overhaul of its combat pilot training pipeline....

January 5, 2026
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China Showcases Self-Powered Stealth Tech

Chinese researchers have unveiled a so-called “smart surface” technology capable of harvesting usable electrical energy from ambient electromagnetic waves while simultaneously supporting communication and sensing functions. The concept integrates...

January 2, 2026
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Boeing Secures $2.73B Apache Support Deal

Boeing has secured a $2.73-billion contract from the US government to provide long-term post-production support for the Apache attack helicopter fleet through 2030. The agreement covers sustainment, maintenance, technical...

January 2, 2026
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France Buys Two Saab GlobalEye AEW Aircraft

France has placed a $1.3-billion order for Saab’s GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft, covering two platforms with an option for two more. Based on the Bombardier Global...

January 2, 2026
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LIG Nex1 to Develop Korea Stand-Off EW Jet

South Korea has launched a major program to develop its first dedicated stand-off electronic warfare aircraft, with LIG Nex1 leading system development under a $1.1-billion contract. Working with Korean...

December 31, 2025
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France Orders Two Saab GlobalEye AEW Aircraft

France has signed a $1.34 billion contract with Saab to acquire two GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft, replacing its aging E-3F Sentry fleet and modernizing its strategic...

December 29, 2025
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Boeing Bags $2B B-52 Engine Upgrade Deal

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.04-billion contract to advance the post–critical design review phase of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, a cornerstone of the service’s...

December 29, 2025
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Lockheed, MANTECH Apply AI to Aircraft Sustainment

Lockheed Martin has entered into a strategic teaming agreement with Virginia-based IT firm MANTECH aimed at transforming how the US military sustains and manages its combat aircraft fleet using...

December 27, 2025
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Russia Delivers Su-30SM2 Fighters to Belarus

Belarus has taken delivery of another batch of Russian-built Su-30SM2 multirole fighters, reinforcing its integrated air defense posture with Moscow. The aircraft are expected to enter operational duty within...

December 24, 2025
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Spain Buys 18 C295 Tactical Transport Aircraft

Spain is modernizing its light tactical airlift and training fleet with an order for 18 Airbus C295 aircraft, replacing older CN235 and C212 platforms that have supported pilot and...