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Philippines Inks $700M Deal for 12 FA-50 Fighter Jets from South Korea

The Philippines has finalized a contract to acquire an additional 12 FA-50 light fighter aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The $700 million agreement follows an incident earlier this...

Thailand Picks Swedish Gripen Fighters Over U.S. F-16s in $500M Defense Deal

Thailand has confirmed plans to acquire four Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets in a $500 million agreement, choosing the Swedish aircraft over American-made F-16s. The deal marks the initial...

New Zealand Upgrades NH90 Helicopter Fleet with Advanced Software and Flight Enhancements

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has successfully completed a major modernization of its NH90 helicopter fleet, enhancing operational efficiency through both software improvements and upgraded onboard systems...

Spanish Navy Gets Two NH90 Choppers From Airbus

Airbus Helicopters has officially handed over the first two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT variant) to the Spanish Navy. These helicopters mark the initial deliveries from a seven-aircraft order...

Hungary Accepts First Delivery of L-39 Skyfox Jet

Hungary has officially received the first batch of three L-39 Skyfox jet trainers from Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody at Kecskemét Air Base in southern Hungary. These jets are part...

Denmark Secures Advanced F-35 Simulation Tech for Pilots

The Danish Ministry of Defence has acquired advanced simulators, known as “threat emitters,” to enhance the training of its F-35 Lightning II pilots. These devices replicate the behavior of...

The construction of a prototype advanced fighter plane has been approved by India.

In a major boost to India’s indigenous defense capabilities, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has sanctioned the development of a fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) prototype. The move follows...

Macron claims France is prepared to discuss deploying nuclear-armed aircraft throughout Europe.

President Emmanuel Macron has indicated France’s willingness to engage with European partners on stationing French nuclear-capable warplanes abroad, echoing the US model of nuclear sharing. In an interview with...

The United States has authorized a $1.4 billion arms deal with the UAE.

Ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit this week, the U.S. State Department has cleared a $1.4 billion arms deal with the United Arab Emirates, officials confirmed Monday. The...

The UK to Supply Ukraine With Additional Raven Air Defense Systems

The UK will send five more Raven air defense systems to Ukraine, boosting Kyiv’s total to 13. The move is part of Britain’s “Kindred” program aimed at reinforcing Ukrainian...