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FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP
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FIA 2026: BAE unveils Brontanax for British and international CCA requirements

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FIA 2026: BAE unveils Brontanax for British and international CCA requirements

22nd July 2026

Designed for the UK Royal Air Force’s StormFighter requirement, the carrier-capable platform could also support Royal Navy operations and international customers within the estimated $77.08 billion air force CCA market.

FIA 2026: Post-Gripen strategy takes shape as Sweden accelerates current fleet

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FIA 2026: Post-Gripen strategy takes shape as Sweden accelerates current fleet

22nd July 2026

Major General Jonas Wikman said Sweden had accelerated procurement of Taurus missiles and Gripen E capability as its air force adjusts to NATO membership and rethinks its future combat air strategy.

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Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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MBDA UK to bolster Poland’s air defence system in US$5 billion deal

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MBDA UK to bolster Poland’s air defence system in US$5 billion deal

9th November 2023

The NAREW effort aims to equip the Polish Armed Forces with a ground-based air defence system capable of effectively countering threats posed by cruise missiles and fighter jets.

MilDef to provide C2 hardware and software to a NATO country on the back of new products

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MilDef to provide C2 hardware and software to a NATO country on the back of new products

8th November 2023

MilDef released details of new products in September and has already begun to introduce these into service including with an undisclosed European customer.

Indian Army special forces get new vertical wind tunnel for training

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Indian Army special forces get new vertical wind tunnel for training

8th November 2023

The Indian Army's Special Forces Training School (SFTS) has inaugurated its first Vertical Wind Tunnel.

US Army launches Textron Beechcraft turboprop acquisition for Peru and Ecuador

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US Army launches Textron Beechcraft turboprop acquisition for Peru and Ecuador

8th November 2023

The three Textron Beechcraft turboprops will perform maritime patrol missions for Peru and Ecuador.

RTX set for missile defence deal with Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric

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RTX set for missile defence deal with Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric

8th November 2023

Rare deal would see a Japanese manufacturer supply a foreign armed force ahead of a domestic defence force.

Super Hornet becomes first US Navy aircraft to carry StormBreaker

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Super Hornet becomes first US Navy aircraft to carry StormBreaker

8th November 2023

Raytheon has announced that the US Navy carried the StormBreaker smart weapon on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet following the US Air Force’s lead with the F-15E Strike Eagle.

First F-16 jets arrive at Romanian training centre

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First F-16 jets arrive at Romanian training centre

8th November 2023

The European Training Centre in Romania has taken its first steps towards becoming a hub for F-16 pilot training for Ukraine and other countries as the Netherlands delivered its initial batch of out-of-service F-16 Fighting Falcons.

TAI delivers first Nigerian T-129 Atak helicopters

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TAI delivers first Nigerian T-129 Atak helicopters

7th November 2023

The delivery of the first two T129 attack helicopters has marked a milestone in a deal announced during the 2022 Farnborough Air Show between Nigeria and Turkish Aerospace Industries.

Poland explores loyal wingman options for F-35 fleet

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Poland explores loyal wingman options for F-35 fleet

7th November 2023

A senior Polish Armed Forces official has unveiled Poland's active pursuit of a loyal wingman platform to complement its upcoming fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters.

India to strengthen China and Pakistan borders with final S-400 SAM system deliveries

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India to strengthen China and Pakistan borders with final S-400 SAM system deliveries

7th November 2023

India's full acquisition of its S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems has been fast approaching its final stages, as officials from India and Russia prepare work on finalising the delivery schedule for the last two squadrons.

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Poland receives new FA-50 light combat jets

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Poland receives new FA-50 light combat jets

6th November 2023

The jet deliveries to Poland follow a series of procurement contracts with Korea Aerospace Industries in September 2022, securing a total of 48 FA-50 advanced trainer and light fighters.

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