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NewsUS Air Force inks $2.4bn contract with Boeing for KC-46A Lot 12
Boeing has secured a $2.4 billion US Air Force contract for 15 KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuellers under production Lot 12, with deliveries expected to be complete by mid-2029.
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In depthGeneral Atomics, Saab cite ‘tremendous customer interest’ in MQ-9B AEW development
Prospective customers will be in attendance when General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Saab fly an MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft configured for airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) duties next year, with service entry being offered before the end of this decade.
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NewsNew Zealand firms A321XLR contract to replace 757s
Wellington has confirmed a contract for two Airbus A321XLR aircraft to replace its Boeing 757-200s in the long-range transport mission under a NZ$620 million project.
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NewsHungary completes C-390 airlifter fleet with second delivery from Embraer
Embraer has completed deliveries of its C-390 tactical transport for Hungary, with the NATO nation’s second and final contracted example arriving at Kecskemet air base on 21 November.
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NewsAirbus, Mubadala sign industrial pact bolstering A400M pitch to the UAE
Airbus has bolstered its bid to sell A400M tactical transports to the United Arab Emirates by entering into an industrial pact with Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala.
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NewsIndian air force Tejas fighter crashes during Dubai air show display
An Indian air force Tejas fighter has crashed during the flying display on the closing day of the Dubai air show.
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NewsAurora progressing on assembly of X-65 active flow control demonstrator
Aurora Flight Sciences has shared images of its X-65 active flow control demonstrator under assembly, with the prototype designed to eliminate traditional control surfaces through embedded aerodynamic effectors.
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NewsUS F-35A test dropped inert B61 nuclear bombs in August
US Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters have completed integration tests with inert B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs, proving the stealth jet’s “dual capable” status of being able to deliver conventional and nuclear munitions.
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NewsL3Harris launches production of Viper Shield EW suite for F-16 customers
L3Harris has launched low-rate initial production of its Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for the Lockheed Martin F-16, after the technology cleared a key review conducted by the US Air Force.
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NewsMore A330 tanker sales in the pipeline, Airbus says
Airbus Defence & Space expects to secure further orders for its A330-based multi-role tanker transport, while the company also is eyeing the potential to provide an airborne early warning and control development of the A321 narrowbody.
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In depthFormer Canadian military officers urge Ottawa to ignore Gripens and proceed with F-35 buy
Twelve retired senior Royal Canadian Air Force officers have written to Prime Minister Mark Carney warning against reducing Canada’s planned 88-aircraft F-35A purchase in favour of Swedish Saab Gripen fighters, as political tensions with the USA prompt Ottawa to reconsider its fighter modernisation programme.
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NewsAselsan boss charts further growth, with new pacts signed in the UAE
Fast-growing Aselsan is making a high-profile first solo appearance at a Dubai air show, with the Turkish company exhibiting just a fraction of its broad portfolio of aerospace products.
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NewsCAE's defence unit looks to bolster Middle East training business
CAE is setting its sights on continued success in the Middle East, with the training specialist looking to draw on its long experience in the region.
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NewsF-22 successfully controls uncrewed MQ-20 in demonstration flight
The US Air Force has successfully demonstrated the ability of an F-22 Raptor to control an General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-20 Avenger unmanned jet during flight, marking a significant step toward integrating the stealth fighter with future Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
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NewsAirbus advances efforts to secure UAE as future A400M customer
Airbus Defence & Space hopes to secure the United Arab Emirates as a future operator of its A400M tactical transport, with the company set to sign new agreements with local industry in support of an offer.
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NewsRostec refines Su-57 fighter using Ukraine war feedback
Russian state corporation Rostec is incorporating operational feedback from the Ukraine conflict to enhance the Sukhoi Su-57 fighter’s capabilities for potential international customers, chief executive Sergey Chemezov has revealed.
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NewsBAE signs pact to offer Boeing's T-7A Red Hawk for UK Royal Air Force trainer need
BAE Systems has signed an agreement with Boeing and Saab to promote the US airframer’s T-7A Red Hawk to meet the UK’s future advanced jet trainer need.
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NewsLockheed Martin non-committal on Trump’s Saudi F-35 sales announcement
Lockheed Martin has adopted a cautious stance following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will approve F-35 fighter sales to Saudi Arabia, with the company emphasising the government-to-government nature of the process.
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NewsRussia showcases Su-57E stealth nozzles and weapons at Dubai show
Russia is displaying advanced airpower capabilities at Dubai, including prospective stealth thrust nozzle updates for the Su-57E fighter and a range of air-launched weapons systems.
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NewsTrump to approve F-35 fighter sale to Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump says he will approve the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia, marking a significant shift in US Middle East defence policy and potentially making the kingdom the F-35 programme’s 21st global operator.