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March 8, 2026
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Ankara Weighs F-16 Deployment to North Cyprus During Regional War Tensions

Turkey is weighing the option of deploying General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as a precautionary security measure, according to a source from the Turkish...

March 7, 2026
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R&D

Swiss Government Reviews Smaller F-35 Purchase While Adjusting Defense Strategy

Switzerland has announced plans to reduce its planned purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets from 36 to about 30 after the United States increased the price...

March 6, 2026
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Super Tucano Gets Counter-Drone Boost Through Embraer–Valkyrie Collaboration

Embraer and Valkyrie Aero are enhancing the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano with advanced technology aimed at countering hostile drones, transforming the aircraft into a more intelligent and lethal counter-UAS...

March 6, 2026
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New Delhi Clears Acquisition of 60 Strategic Military Airlifters

India has taken a significant step toward modernizing its tactical airlift capability after the Defence Procurement Board cleared a proposal to acquire 60 transport aircraft for the Indian Air...

March 5, 2026
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US Air Force Awards $74M HC-130J BLOS Upgrade Deal to R4-Integration

The US Air Force has awarded R4‑Integration a $74-million contract to equip 39 HC‑130J Combat King II aircraft with Ku/Ka beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) communication systems. Under the firm-fixed-price contract,...

March 5, 2026
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USAF Evaluates Advanced Multi-Channel Radio System for HH-60W Fleet

The US Air Force is planning a communications upgrade for its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopters by replacing the current Link-16 TacNet Tactical Radio with a multi-channel...

March 4, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.9B Contract to Supply C-130J Training Solutions

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract worth up to $1.9 billion to continue providing training system support for the C-130J Super Hercules used by the United States Armed...

March 4, 2026
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Northrop Grumman Secures $225M to Develop US Navy E-130J Training Systems

Northrop Grumman has received a $225-million contract modification to design and deliver advanced training systems and courseware for the U.S. Navy’s E-130J aircraft under the service’s Take Charge and...

March 4, 2026
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BAE Systems Unveils “Silver Link” System to Enable Secure Combat Communication for Future Fighters

BAE Systems has introduced Silver Link, a conformal antenna developed to enhance secure airborne communications for next-generation aircraft. Designed to integrate with a variety of platforms, the system fits...

March 3, 2026
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PBS Aerospace Wins Multi-Year Propulsion Agreement Supporting US Defense Initiatives

PBS Aerospace has entered into a multi-year subcontract agreement valued at “several tens of millions of dollars” with unmanned aerial systems firm Zone 5 Technologies Inc. to support US...