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January 29, 2026
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New Product Launches

General Atomics Launches Next-Generation Aircraft for Advanced Maritime Mission Profiles

General Atomics AeroTec Systems is elevating its aviation portfolio with the introduction of the Do228 NXT, a new aircraft designed for fast-evolving maritime and border security operations. Built for...

January 28, 2026
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R&D

New Mach 4 Combat Aircraft Concept Joins US Navy’s F/A-XX Race

Stavatti Aerospace has unveiled an alternative concept for the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) program, proposing a new fighter design intended to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet...

January 26, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Philippines Boosts Black Hawk Inventory With Fifth S-70i Delivery

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has officially accepted five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters along with eight M134-H Gatling heavy machine guns to equip the newly delivered aircraft. The...

January 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Begins $1.29B Program for New Electronic Warfare Aircraft

South Korea has cleared a 1.9 trillion won programme to develop a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force, with initial operational deployment planned for...

January 24, 2026
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New Product Launches

Stavatti Unveils Mach-4 SM-39 Razor Fighter Concept for U.S. Navy

Stavatti Aerospace has released a detailed proposal positioning its SM-39 Razor as a contender for the U.S. Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) requirement, marking one of the most...

January 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Australia Rolls Out MC-55A Peregrine ISR and EW Aircraft

Australia has taken delivery of its first MC-55A Peregrine airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft at RAAF Base Edinburgh, marking the introduction of the nation’s most advanced...

January 23, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Collins Aerospace Inks Support Agreements for C-130 Wheels and Brakes

RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace has entered into three-year agreements to enhance sustainment support for C-130 Hercules wheels and brakes. The contracts, signed with Integrated Procurement Technologies, S3 AeroDefense, and...

January 23, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Harmattan AI Secures $200M Funding Led by Dassault Aviation

Dassault Aviation has led a $200 million Series B investment round in Harmattan AI, a defence-oriented artificial intelligence firm, as part of a strategic partnership to embed AI-enabled autonomy...

January 21, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

New Delhi Clears $1.1B Deal for Boeing 767 Refueling Aircraft

India’s Ministry of Defence has cleared the acquisition of six multirole aerial refuelling aircraft based on the Boeing 767 platform, a move aimed at significantly extending the operational reach...

January 21, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

RAF Extends Typhoon Support Contract With QinetiQ Worth $275M

QinetiQ has secured a five-year contract extension from the UK Ministry of Defence to continue delivering mission-critical support for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet. Valued at £205...