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January 21, 2025
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French Armed Forces Bolster Fleet with Two New H225M Caracals

The French defense procurement agency has handed over two H225M Caracal helicopters to the Air and Space Force, marking the initial delivery from an order of eight placed in...

January 21, 2025
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Japan Commissions Kawasaki to Build 17 Chinook Military Transport Helicopters

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has been awarded a contract by Japan to produce 17 CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for the military. The deal allocates 71.4 billion yen ($458.1 million) for...

January 16, 2025
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Embraer to Supply Uruguay with Five A-29 Super Tucano Light Attack Planes

The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) has purchased five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Brazil’s Embraer, with the deal covering mission systems, integrated logistics services, and a flight simulator. Embraer...

January 14, 2025
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Greek Air Force Takes Delivery of Last Rafale Jet in Fleet Order

Dassault Aviation of France has handed over the 24th and final Rafale fighter jet to the Hellenic Air Force at Tanagra air base. The single-seat jet joined Greece’s 332nd...

January 10, 2025
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Myanmar Receives Full Shipment of Su-30 Combat Aircraft from Russia

As part of a 2018 agreement with Russia, the Myanmar Air Force has received the last two export variants of the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets. The aircraft were officially...

January 9, 2025
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GE Aerospace to Supply Engines for Poland’s Apache Guardian Fleet

To support its newly acquired fleet of 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters, Poland has ordered 210 T700 engines from GE Aerospace. The contract also designates Military Aviation Works, a...

January 6, 2025
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US and Pakistan to Supply Military Aircraft to Sri Lanka

To strengthen its air force capabilities, Sri Lanka is acquiring eight TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters—military variants of the American Bell 206—from the United States, along with a single FT-7...

January 3, 2025
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Embraer Secures Order to Supply Four A-29 Super Tucanos to Africa

A new agreement has been signed between Embraer and an African country for the delivery of four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. These light attack and training platforms will be...

January 2, 2025
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Beijing Showcases Next-Gen KJ-3000 Airborne Early Warning Platform

In a move to strengthen its aerial surveillance capabilities, China has introduced the KJ-3000, a next-generation AEW&C aircraft. Developed using the homegrown Y-20 transport aircraft as its base, the...

December 30, 2024
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Irish Air Corps Expands Fleet with Acquisition of Four H145 Helicopters

To modernize its rotary-wing fleet, Ireland has approved the acquisition of four Airbus H145 helicopters, which will succeed the aging EC135s used by the Irish Air Corps. According to...