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Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment
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Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme
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M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force
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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.
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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.
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Airbus operational as MFTS aircraft service provider
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Boeing to continue Chinook rotor blade support
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Airbus conducts MUT test flights
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