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June 4, 2025
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Thailand Picks Sweden’s Gripen Over U.S. F-16 in Fighter Jet Deal Worth $500M

In a notable shift, Thailand has selected Sweden’s Gripen E/F fighters for its air force upgrade, signing off on a $500 million purchase for four jets in the first...

June 4, 2025
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NH90 Helicopters in New Zealand Receive Technology Upgrades for Enhanced Operation

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has implemented a wide-ranging upgrade for its NH90 fleet, enhancing both software and avionics systems to strengthen operational performance and safety standards. The...

June 3, 2025
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Spain Accepts New NH90 Transport Helicopters

Airbus has completed the first delivery of its NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters to the Spanish Navy, providing two aircraft designed for amphibious and naval tactical operations. This is the...

June 3, 2025
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New Trainer-Combat Aircraft Delivered to Hungary

Hungary’s defense modernization program has taken a step forward with the arrival of its first L-39 Skyfox training jets, delivered by Aero Vodochody. These aircraft landed at Kecskemét Air...

June 2, 2025
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Danish Forces Gain F-35 Combat Simulation Capability

The Danish military has taken a major step toward advancing pilot readiness by acquiring threat emitter simulators for F-35A training. These high-fidelity devices mimic radar emissions from enemy systems,...

May 28, 2025
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India Approves Development of Prototype Advanced Fighter Jet

“Three weeks after a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan, India’s defense minister gave the green light on Tuesday to a project to build a prototype of an advanced fighter jet,...

May 14, 2025
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France ‘Ready’ to Discuss Deploying Nuclear-Armed Planes in Europe: Macron

France is prepared to open discussions with other European countries on deploying French warplanes armed with nuclear weapons on their territory, as the United States does in certain nations,...

May 13, 2025
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US Approves $1.4B Weapons Sale to UAE

In advance of President Donald Trump’s trip this week, the State Department has approved the sale of $1.4 billion worth of military aircraft and gear to the United Arab...

May 12, 2025
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Britain to Send More Raven Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

The UK Ministry of Defense announced that it will provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with five more Raven air defense systems. As part of London’s “Kindred” initiative to promote...

May 8, 2025
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Japan Receives New F-35 Lightning Fighters From US

Three Lightning II F-35s were delivered to the Ishikawa prefecture’s Komatsu Air Base in Japan by the United States. The F-35 aircraft are equipped with the new TR-3 avionics...