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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...

December 30, 2024
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Undisclosed Buyer Orders 6 A-29 Super Tucanos from Embraer

Embraer has received a firm order from an undisclosed customer for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer aircraft. The order will be added to the fourth-quarter...

December 27, 2024
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Embraer Signs Deal for Two C-390 Millennium Jets with Unknown Buyer

Embraer has signed a contract with an undisclosed customer for the sale of two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. The deal includes a full training and support package, along with...

December 26, 2024
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South Korea to Supply Surion Helicopters Following Iraq’s New Order

Under a newly signed contract, Iraq is set to receive KUH-1 Surion utility transport helicopters from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), marking the first such deal between KAI and Baghdad....

December 26, 2024
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Australia Concludes F-35A Acquisition as Final Jets Join Air Force Fleet

Australia has received the last nine F-35A Lightning II jets from its original order of 72, concluding a procurement effort that began in 2010. As outlined in the country’s...

December 23, 2024
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Russia’s MoD Receives New Su-57 and Su-34 Jets from UAC

United Aircraft Corporation has produced and delivered new tactical aircraft—Su-57 and Su-34 jets—to the Russian Ministry of Defence as part of the state defense procurement program. Rostec’s aviation manufacturers...

December 23, 2024
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Spain Orders 25 More Eurofighter Aircraft

The Spanish government has signed a contract with the Munich-based NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) for the purchase of 25 Eurofighter aircraft. Referred to as the Halcon...

December 23, 2024
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Italy Orders Up to 24 Eurofighter Typhoon Jets

The heads of Eurofighter and the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) have officially signed a contract in Rome for the acquisition of up to 24 Eurofighter jets...

December 19, 2024
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CH-53K Program: Modernizing the U.S. Marines’ Heavy-Lift Capabilities

To advance the CH-53K helicopter program, the U.S. Navy has awarded Sikorsky Aircraft three contracts. The largest, at $175.7 million, is for 22 main aircraft modules. A second contract,...