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February 27, 2025
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In order to provide armor for the US Army’s FLRAA rotorcraft, Integris and QinetiQ have formed a partnership.

Integris Composites and QinetiQ US will work together to improve the survivability of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The defense manufacturers will create armor systems,...

February 26, 2025
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The US Coast Guard receives the 18th Combat King II airframe from Lockheed Martin.

As part of the service’s airborne long-range surveillance fleet modernization program, Lockheed Martin has delivered the 18th airframe to be converted into an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft to...

February 21, 2025
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The $1.5 billion F-22 engine maintenance deal is secured by Pratt & Whitney.

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX company, has secured a $1.5 billion deal to maintain the engines of the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet. The three-year agreement...

February 18, 2025
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Italy Receives Its First AW249 Phoenix Combat Helicopters for the Army

As part of Italy’s rotor wing modernization program for the army, Leonardo has delivered the first set of AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) assault helicopters to the nation. The project, which...

February 14, 2025
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The Danish Home Guard now has STOL patrol aircraft.

Two De Havilland Twin Otter short takeoff and landing (STOL) utility planes have been delivered to Denmark’s Home Guard in order to increase its assistance to the broader defense...

February 11, 2025
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The French Army receives the last of the NH90 Caïman helicopters from Airbus.

As part of a project to expand the army’s rotorcraft fleet, France has taken delivery of the last Airbus NH90 Caïman Tactical Transport Helicopter. With the delivery, the shipments...

February 10, 2025
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First P-8A Poseidon for Germany is rolled out by Boeing

At its Seattle plant, Boeing, an American aircraft manufacturer, introduced Germany’s first of eight ordered P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA).As part of Germany’s initial purchase request of five...

February 7, 2025
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The UK Recycles Tornado Jets to 3D-Print Next-Gen Fighter Engine Parts

Using 3D printing and ground-down pieces from decommissioned Royal Air Force Tornado aircraft, new parts have been made for the UK’s next generation of military airplanes. Titanium-rich components, like...

January 27, 2025
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Lockheed Martin delivered Greece its 30th enhanced F-16 Viper.

The 30th updated F-16 Viper has been delivered to the Hellenic Air Force by the American company Lockheed Martin. This improvement improves Greece’s defense as well as its capacity...

January 23, 2025
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French military will get its PC-7 training plane fleet from Babcock.

Babcock has agreed to a contract to provide Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft to the French Navy and Air and Space Force. The 795 million euro ($827.9 million) agreement...