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NewsIndonesia signs contract for 48 Turkish Kaan fighters
Indonesia has formalised its commitment to the Turkish Aerospace Kaan programme, signing a contract for 48 of the developmental twin-engined fighters at a Turkish defence show.
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NewsStrike looms at Boeing fighter assembly sites after workers reject contract offer
More than 3,000 unionised employees at Boeing’s St. Louis defence manufacturing hub have rejected a contract proposal, meaning workers could strike after a seven-day cooling-off period.
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NewsElbit secures $260m German A400M self-protection contract
Elbit Systems has received a roughly $260 million contract to supply J-Music directed infrared countermeasures equipment for installation on part of Germany’s fleet of Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transports.
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NewsCanada’s first G120TP ‘Astra II’ trainer completes flight debut
Grob Aircraft has performed the first flight of a G120TP turboprop produced for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training programme.
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NewsUS Air Force to purchase dozens more KC-46 tankers from Boeing
Ending long-standing uncertainty about its immediate plans for tanker recapitalisation, the air force says it will procure up to 75 additional KC-46 jets from Boeing, rather than hold a competition for a new tanker platform.
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NewsUS Air Force testing drag-reducing finlets for C-130Js
Air Force Special Operations Command is testing thin finlets developed by Vortex Control Technologies as a possible cost-saving initiative that could lead to longer flight range and better fuel efficiency for C-130J transports.
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NewsL3Harris expects to offset any US OA-1K reductions with international sales
The fiscal year 2026 budget request from the Trump Administration seeks to reduce annual purchases of the new OA-1K militarised crop duster, which manufacturer L3Harris is confident can be offset with overseas sales.
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NewsThai air force deploys F-16 against Cambodian forces as border clash intensifies
The deployment of the RTAF’s F-16s marks the first time the Thai military has deployed air power in the ongoing clashes between the two neighbouring countries.
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In depthMajor airpower exercises test Asia-Pacific readiness and interoperability
Multiple large-scale military exercises across the Asia-Pacific region are testing allied forces’ ability to rapidly deploy and operate in contested environments, with unprecedented F-35 pilot exchanges and austere airfield operations.
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NewsTurkey and UK close on Typhoon deal following new defence pact
Turkey has moved closer to a long-awaited order for the Eurofighter Typhoon, a deal that would secure a vital export win for the multi-role type.
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NewsGuyana Defence Force receives Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft
The South American nation has taken delivery of the short take-off and landing aircraft to support military operations in challenging terrain.
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NewsDassault warns over FCAS future unless ‘clear leader’ is appointed
Brewing tension between Future Combat Air System (FCAS) partners Dassault Aviation and Airbus Defence & Space looks ready to boil over amid a growing row about the lack of a clear leader on the project.
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In depthLockheed confident in F-35 prospects despite effort to reduce US purchases
The airframer’s chief executive says international demand remains strong following recent battlefield successes, and there is a strong likelihood US lawmakers will plus up the Pentagon’s stealth fighter acquisition in the upcoming defence budget.
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NewsLockheed takes ‘significant losses’ on classified aeronautics programme
Although Lockheed executives remain bullish on the secretive programme’s long-term prospects, the effort generated $950 million in losses during the recent second quarter, tied to setbacks with design, integration, testing and performance of the classified air vehicle.
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In depthUS firms target Europe with uncrewed fighter offerings
American manufacturers developing the first generation of autonomous combat platforms are eyeing significant sales opportunities in Europe, with companies including General Atomics, Anduril, Boeing and Kratos pursuing partnerships with European firms to offer local production options.
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NewsUSAF completes IVEWS operational assessment with F-16
The US Air Force (USAF) has completed an operational assessment of Northrop Grumman’s ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) with the Lockheed Martin F-16.
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NewsU-2S high-altitude spyplane makes rare public display at UK air show
One of the distinctive Dragon Lady surveillance jets participated in this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo as part of the US Air Force contingent.
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NewsRC-135 Rivet Joint platform remains best in the business, L3Harris official says
Decades after first entering service, the Boeing RC-135V/W Rivet Joint remains a critical electronic intelligence-gathering capability for the USA, the UK and their allies, L3Harris Technologies says.
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NewsL3Harris secures G550 electronic attack contract for Italian air force
L3Harris Technologies has received a $300 million contract for a programme to supply Italy with a pair of electronic attack (EA) aircraft based on the Gulfstream G550 long-range business jet.
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NewsBelgium to buy 11 more F-35s and seek full membership in European FCAS development
Belgium will order an additional batch of 11 Lockheed Martin F-35As, with its new commitment to boost the nation’s fleet of the fifth-generation type to an eventual 45 examples.