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M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force
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The TR-3 configured F-35 aircraft have rolled off production lines since July 2024, but are still not yet combat capable and are still awaiting final sign-off for the software upgrade.
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Northrop poised to support German Triton bid
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Silent Falcon UAS selected for BVLOS operations
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Gilo seeking Chinese JV
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THAAD rushed to South Korea
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Frasca simulator for RCAF training
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Modifications to C-17 MTS complete
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Kelvin Hughes introduces SMS-D radar
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Lockheed receives fifth AEHF payload
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Northrop Grumman has delivered the fifth payload for the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) programme to Lockheed Martin, the company announced on 6 March.The payload …
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