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NewsBaykar’s Kizilelma soars through AESA integration and weapons testing
Baykar Technologies’ Kizilelma unmanned combat air vehicle has been flown for the first time with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar installed, and also has successfully trialled the release of two Turkish-developed air-to-surface weapons.
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NewsEmbraer, South Korea broaden defence relationship in wake of C-390 deal
Brazilian airframer Embraer and South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore expanded cooperation in the country’s defence market, building on Seoul’s C-390 transport order.
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NewsSouth Korea to receive Global 6500-based AEW&C aircraft by 2032
The Republic of Korea Air Force will receive four Bombardier Global 6500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft between 2030 and 2032 under a $2.2 billion programme led by L3Harris, with Korean Air handling final assembly and maintenance.
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NewsGeneral Atomics will compete Gambit variant in US Navy uncrewed fighter programme
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has confirmed its selection for the US Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, revealing plans for a carrier-capable autonomous fighter based on its Gambit design family.
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NewsNetherlands joins US collaborative combat aircraft programme for uncrewed fighters
Amsterdam has committed to participate in the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, which is developing low-cost autonomous tactical jets to operate alongside crewed fighters like F-35s.
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NewsBoeing steps up promotion of T-7A for UK Royal Air Force Hawk replacement need
Boeing is stepping up its efforts to promote the T-7A Red Hawk for a near-term requirement to equip the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) with new advanced jet trainers and aerobatic display aircraft.
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NewsTurkey finalises deal to acquire 12 ex-Royal Air Force C-130J airlifters
Turkey’s defence ministry has confirmed that a long-expected deal for the nation to acquire a dozen ex-UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports has been finalised.
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NewsF-35s lead NATO nuclear deterrence exercise for first time
Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35As are leading NATO’s annual nuclear readiness drills for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the alliance’s 76-year history as the exercise incorporates modern warfare lessons from Ukraine.
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NewsRAAF completes E-7A Wedgetail deployment supporting NATO operations
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed deployment of a Boeing E-7A Wedgetail to Poland, where the airborne early warning aircraft supported NATO operations and reportedly helped detect Russian incursions into European airspace.
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NewsIndonesia edges closer to acquiring 42 Chengdu J-10C fighters
Indonesia appears to be moving closer to acquiring 42 Chengdu J-10C fighters from China, with defence minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin telling journalists the aircraft “will fly in Jakarta soon”.
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NewsL3Harris, IAI team up on light attack aircraft for Israeli air force
Military systems integrator L3Harris has partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to offer a modified Sky Warden light attack aircraft to the Israel air force under a new collaboration agreement.
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NewsGermany signs Tranche 5 contract to field another 20 Eurofighters from 2031
Germany has signed a Tranche 5 production contract to acquire a further batch of 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft, confirming an acquisition plan first announced in mid-2024.
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NewsGermany’s WTD 61 military test unit takes delivery of Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Pilatus has delivered a single PC-12 NGX turboprop to the German military’s WTD 61 aeronautical test and evaluation unit.
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NewsSweden extends future fighter system study deal with Saab through 2027
Saab has been awarded a contract to continue concept study work on future fighter technology for Sweden, extending an activity which commenced in March 2024.
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NewsDenmark to acquire 16 more F-35As and collaborative combat aircraft
The Danish government intends to significantly boost its acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-35As, targeting an eventual fleet strength of 43 of the fifth-generation type.
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NewsBelgium welcomes first trio of F-35 fighters to its Florennes air base
Belgium has welcomed the first three of its Lockheed Martin F-35As to their home at Florennes air base, with the fifth-generation type to progressively replace its aged Lockheed F-16AM/BMs before the end of this decade.
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NewsQatar to permanently station F-15QAs at US base
Qatar and the USA have reached an agreement allowing the Gulf state to permanently station Boeing F-15QA fighters at Mountain Home AFB in Idaho, with Doha constructing its own facility at the base.
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NewsWilsbach outlines collaborative combat aircraft deployment plans for USAF
General Kenneth Wilsbach has indicated that collaborative combat aircraft will likely be assigned to dedicated squadrons rather than embedded within existing fighter units, as the US Air Force (USAF) continues learning about the emerging technology.
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NewsTop Canadian defence officials back F-35 acquisition
Senior Royal Canadian Air Force and defence ministry officials have voiced support for Canada’s planned F-35 acquisition, even as deteriorating Canada-US relations under Donald Trump cast doubt over the full 88-aircraft programme.
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NewsAnduril, Raytheon test advanced rocket motor for air-to-air weapons
Defence contractors have successfully tested an advanced solid rocket motor featuring highly loaded grain technology that could significantly enhance the range and performance of air-to-air weapons systems.