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Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed says TR-3 upgrade “closing in” on completion

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.

Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment

Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.

Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme

The latest tranche of funding from the UK government comes ahead of the radar's integration into Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from 2028.

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

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Analysis: Is the C-5 Galaxy in it for the long-haul?

23rd December 2024

What are the realistic options for replacing or replicating the C-5’s unique capability when it finally reaches its end of life?
Land Warfare

Israel’s Elbit Systems riding high and reports almost a billion dollars in orders to close 2024

23rd December 2024

Elbit Systems has signed another US$967 million in orders in the past three months after reporting its land revenues increased by 24% for 3Q2024 compared to 3Q 2023 thanks to increasing ammunition and munition sales in Israel.
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XTEND wins contract for precision strike drone

20th December 2024

XTEND is supplying its Scorpio UAS to meet a US DoD requirement for an indoor/outdoor strike drone.
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US Congress limits F-35 procurement

20th December 2024

Restrictions cover new purchases of the three variants of the multirole fighter and require the DoD to correct issues in the acquisition programme.
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Spain makes order for 25 Eurofighter Typhoons

20th December 2024

Known as the Halcon II programme, the order covers 21 single-seat and four twin-seat aircraft, set to be delivered between 2030 and 2035.
Land Warfare

Poland declares capability for Wisła medium-range air defence system

20th December 2024

Poland has been investing heavily in new defence equipment, including billions-of-dollars in air defence systems such as Narew and Wisła to provide multi-tier coverage, as well as in C2 systems such as IBCS.
Land Warfare

US sanctions fail to rattle India as it looks to Russian long-range radar

20th December 2024

India has been navigating a strategic balancing act in its defence modernisation efforts as it considers deals with Russia and the US.
Air Warfare

T-6 Texan II trainers deepen their footprint in Asia

20th December 2024

Textron Aviation Defense has said it is confident it can continue to grow orders across Asia as Japan selects the T-6 Texan II to replace the Fuji T-7.
Air Warfare

Northrop gets $3.5 billion contract to integrate mission systems for E-6B successor

19th December 2024

The E-130J aircraft will take over the E-6B for the US Navy’s Take Charge and Move Out system.
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Bell selects Fort Worth site to build V-280s for the FLRAA programme

19th December 2024

The facility will work towards readiness for Low-Rate Initial Production on the V-280 by 2028.
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Embraer expands European footprint with new Portugal subsidiary

18th December 2024

The subsidiary will be named ‘Embraer Defense Europe’ and work to strengthen the company's foothold on the continent.
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Air Warfare Preview 2025: A pressure-filled year ahead will see decisions made on major platforms and programmes

18th December 2024

Looming government decisions on major defence programmes in the US and UK will colour much of 2025, while manufacturers and their orderbooks look on.
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Romania receives three more F-16 deliveries and recommits to European training

17th December 2024

Romania has welcomed three more F-16 jets from Norway, rounding the total number up to 15.
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South Korea starts mass assembly of its MUAV

17th December 2024

Construction of the Busan-based production facility has also now been completed, with the new medium-altitude reconnaissance drones destined for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) by 2028.
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USAF’s B-52J upgrade advances with new engine review success

17th December 2024

Rolls-Royce has announced that its F130 engine passed its Critical Design Review (CDR), a key milestone towards the B-52J upgrade for the US Air Force (USAF).
Air Warfare

US approves $226 million support package for Ukraine’s F-16s

16th December 2024

The $266 million Foreign Military Sale was approved by the Pentagon to boost the country’s F-16 fighter jets.
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Portugal to purchase 12 NATO-configured A-29 Super Tucanos

16th December 2024

The €200 million investment also includes a flight simulator, goods and logistics support and full implementation and sustainment of the A-29N from Embraer.
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New Medium Helicopter competition remains “sensitive”, says UK MoD

13th December 2024

This statement comes as concerns were raised by union workers at Leonardo’s Yeovil site about the ongoing timeline of the UK’s New Medium Helicopter programme.
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GCAP industry partners ink agreement to form joint organisation

13th December 2024

A new company will be established under the industry-led joint venture by mid-2025, headquartered in the UK.