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June 26, 2025
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As Sweden and Denmark Join Aircraft Program, NATO Acquires Additional Airbus A330s

“Airbus has been awarded a contract to provide two more NATO A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) planes.” The agreement, which calls for deliveries in 2028 and 2029, will increase...

June 25, 2025
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Under NATO, the UK Will Reintroduce Aircraft Capable of Carrying Nuclear Weapons

“Britain will reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons to support NATO’s nuclear mission, expanding the country’s deterrence arsenal, which is currently limited to submarine-launched missiles,” Prime Minister...

June 25, 2025
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HAL Chief: Indian Air Force to Have Six Tejas Jets by March 2026

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) confirmed it will supply six Tejas multirole combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force in March, addressing previous shipment delays due to problems with GE...

June 20, 2025
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Rohde & Schwarz’s SOVERON AR to Boost A-29N Super Tucano Capabilities for the Portuguese Air Force.

The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) is set to be the inaugural user of Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano, a light combat aircraft modified to NATO specifications. The first aircraft delivery...

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...