Turkish Aerospace Kaan

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Turkey has ten F110 engines for Kaan fighter, as it continues talks for more

Ten GE Aerospace F110 engines have been delivered for Turkey’s developmental Kaan fighter, but negotiations for 80 additional powerplants face potential obstacles linked to Ankara’s acquisition of Russian S-400 missiles.

Korean Air LIG Nex1 EW Jet

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LIG Nex1 wins EW system and missile contracts

South Korean defence contractor LIG Nex1 has been awarded two significant contracts worth a combined $1.19 billion to develop an electronic warfare system for a national aircraft programme and a prototype short-range air-to-air missile for the KF-21 fighter.

FA-50 KAI

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KAI secures upgrade contract for Philippine FA-50s

Korea Aerospace Industries has secured a W93 billion ($64.5 million) contract to upgrade 11 FA-50PH light attack jets operated by the Philippines air force, with work running until 2029 to enhance munitions capabilities and network integration.

B-52 with TF33 engine

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Boeing secures $2bn contract to continue work on B-52 re-engining

The US Air Force funding will cover integration and testing of the Rolls-Royce F130 powerplant on two B-52H aircraft, marking significant milestone in the effort to modernise the Cold War-era bomber for service into the 2060s.

YFQ-48A CCA Northrop Grumman Talon c USAF

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Northrop’s Talon jet receives prototype designation as YFQ-48A

Defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman has secured official US Air Force recognition for its Talon uncrewed jet, receiving the YFQ-48A prototype designation under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme as the service expands its autonomous fighter development efforts.

Loyal Wingman-c-Airbus

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‘Loyal wingman’ need drives EDF backing for new small turbofan design studies

A lack of suitable European-built small turbofan engines for ‘loyal wingman’ applications that are also free of export restrictions has pushed the EU to consider funding the development of a new powerplant.

AH-1W Taiwan

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USA approves $11.1bn Taiwan arms package including loitering munitions

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has outlined eight potential defence equipment sales to Taiwan totalling $11.1 billion, including $1.1 billion worth of Anduril loitering munitions and $96 million in spare parts for Bell AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters.

CH-7 take off

Analysis

China reveals first flight of stealthy CH-7 UAV for long-range targeting mission

The tailless uncrewed jet contains several features associated with low-observable aircraft and is believed to play a role in the development of kill chains for the Chinese military.

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