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Jan 22, 2024
Ahead of an expected major award for a new fleet, delays hit prototypes that had been expected to be fielded in January 2024.
Jan 19, 2024
Government-backed export campaigns, weapon packages and a clear development road map are steering Rafale to export success.
Jan 18, 2024
Regardless of who shot down the A-50 AEW, its loss is a major embarrassment for Russian Air Force commanders.
Jan 17, 2024
The self-governed island expects local companies will contribute 75% to the program to replace the Beechcraft T-34C.
Jan 17, 2024
The service is embedding testers in the program office and company teams to develop a swift test timeline.
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Aug 13, 2025
Poland will spend $3.8 billion to upgrade its Lockheed Martin F-16 fleet to the Block 72 configuration, government officials have declared.
Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Army is finalizing plans to buy a new medium-altitude uncrewed aerial system as it phases out its older MQ-1C Gray Eagle.
Aug 11, 2025
After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European defense companies have started to glimpse the prospect of unusual, multiyear certainty for their operations.
Aug 11, 2025
The UK Royal Navy’s exercises are to be supported by a fleet of Leonardo AW139 twin-engine medium helicopters under a new contract.
Aug 11, 2025
The Swiss Defense Ministry's latest equipment program review has flagged various concerns over the procurement of the Lockheed Martin F-35.
Aug 11, 2025
Elbit Systems has secured new orders for air-launched munitions from Israel. A government official says the contract ensures “self-sufficiency in a challenging period.”
Aug 08, 2025
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has reached the acceptance and certification phase of the latest update to its Standard Missile 6 Sea-Based Terminal system.
Aug 08, 2025
Boeing hopes to return to the original program of record of 144 F-15EXs for the U.S. Air Force.