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NewsUS clears $319m Denmark AIM-9X Sidewinder missile sale
The US has approved a potential $319 million sale of 340 Raytheon AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II air-to-air missiles to Denmark, supporting the Nordic nation’s F-35A fleet and ground-based air defence systems.
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NewsEmbraer promotes A-29 Super Tucano for counter-drone missions
Embraer is marketing the A-29 Super Tucano as a counter-UAS platform, highlighting the light attack aircraft’s electro-optical sensors, laser-guided rockets and machine guns for engaging unmanned systems at low cost.
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NewsUSA now has sufficient military assets in Caribbean to wage air campaign against Venezuela
According to recent analysis, the Pentagon has assembled sufficient military assets in the Caribbean to launch an air campaign against Venezuela, including the USS Gerald R Ford carrier strike group and F-35B stealth fighters, as tensions between Washington and Caracas smolder.
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NewsTurkish air force C-130 breaks apart mid-flight over Caucasus
Video circulating on social media shows what appears to be a portion of the aircraft’s fuselage and wing spiraling downward and ultimately impacting the ground.
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NewsAzerbaijan confirms JF-17 fighter acceptance with Baku flypast
Azerbaijan has confirmed acceptance of at least five Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 fighters following their appearance in a military parade over Baku on 9 November.
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NewsFirst P-8A anti-submarine warfare aircraft arrives in Germany
Germany’s first Boeing P-8A Poseidon has arrived at Berlin-Brandenburg airport, marking the beginning of a fleet modernisation that will replace the country’s retired P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft with eight advanced anti-submarine warfare jets by 2029.
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NewsRussia’s Su-57 fighter to take part in flying display at Dubai air show
Russia’s fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter will make its debut Dubai air show appearance next week, Moscow’s state-owned Rostec conglomerate has announced.
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OpinionCould Gripen E buy give Ukraine ‘Wings for victory’?
Having already secured Lockheed Martin F-16s from European allies, Ukraine’s leader now wants to buy up to 150 new Gripen E fighters, along with US-produced attack and utility helicopters.
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NewsChina commissions Fujian electromagnetic CATOBAR super carrier
China has commissioned the CNS Fujian, making it the third nation with an in-service CATOBAR aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic aircraft launch systems.
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NewsTaiwan to receive first MQ-9B UAVs in 2026
Taiwan will receive its first pair of General AtomicsAeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, while Lockheed Martin works to accelerate delivery of the island’s F-16V fighters amid production delays.
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NewsBombardier sees growing role for defence unit amid year-end delivery ramp-up
Bombardier intends to hand over “around a double-digit number” of military-role business jets before year-end as part of a fourth-quarter delivery push.
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NewsUS Marine Corps plans for two more XQ-58A test flights before year-end
The US Marine Corps will conduct two more test flights with the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie before year-end, evaluating the uncrewed jet for electronic warfare and autonomous mission applications as part of its collaborative combat aircraft assessment.
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NewsShield AI selects GE F110 engine for X-Bat VTOL fighter
Shield AI and GE Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to power the developmental X-Bat unmanned vertical take-off and landing fighter with the proven F110-GE-129 engine, featuring thrust vectoring capabilities for VTOL operations.
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NewsSaab exploring Gripen production in Canada as Ottawa weighs F-35A alternatives
Swedish airframer Saab is exploring Canadian production options for its Gripen E/F fighter as Ottawa considers alternatives to its F-35 commitment and Ukraine expresses interest in a potential 150-aircraft order, driving need for extra capacity.
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NewsGeneral Atomics unveils Gambit 6 uncrewed tactical jet for air-to-ground missions
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has revealed the Gambit 6, a new air-to-ground variant of its Gambit family of modular, uncrewed tactical jets, with international deliveries planned from 2027 and European versions available in 2029.
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NewsGeneral Atomics flies second YFQ-42A prototype fighter
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems confirms it is now flying two examples of its YFQ-42A prototype fighter, with the second aircraft conducting flight testing under the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme.
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NewsIndonesia takes delivery of first A400M
Airbus Defence & Space has delivered the first A400M tactical transport for the Indonesian air force, making Jakarta the tenth operator of the European military airlifter.
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In depthLeonardo deepens Hanwha partnership with Korean AESA radar work
Leonardo is expanding its partnership with Hanwha Systems to produce AESA radars locally in South Korea, building on their successful collaboration for the KF-21 fighter programme.
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NewsWilsbach confirmed as US Air Force chief of staff
General Kenneth Wilsbach has been confirmed as the next US Air Force chief of staff, as American airpower confronts a transformational era amid great power rivalry with China and Russia.
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In depthUSAF seeks 22% fighter fleet expansion to 1,558 jets by 2035
The US Air Force requires a 22% expansion of its fighter fleet to 1,558 aircraft by 2035, up from 1,271 currently, according to an analysis report obtained by FlightGlobal that cites global security requirements and an ageing inventory as major impediments to the goal.