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25 April 2024

Initial flight trials demonstrate Excalibur FTA ‘fit for purpose‘, says Leonardo

Initial flight trials of the 757 airframe that is to be converted to the Excalibur Flight Test Aircr...

25 April 2024

Brazilian Army seeks 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters

The Brazilian Army is to acquire 12 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters to replace its ei...

22 April 2024

Japan loses two SH-60Ks in crash

Two Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Sikorsky) SH-60K helicopters of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense For...

22 April 2024

Joint Franco-German C-130 unit receives final aircraft

The joint Franco-German C-130 air transport squadron has received its final aircraft, with all 10 Lo...

22 April 2024

Turkish Air Force places first orders for Hürjet Block 1 jet trainer and Gökbey helicopter

Türkiye has placed its first contracts for the domestically developed Hürjet jet trainer aircraft an...

22 April 2024

Ukraine conflict: Lithuania transfers L-39 light combat jet to Kyiv

Lithuania has successfully transferred an Aero Vodochody L-39ZA Albatros light strike jet to Ukraine...

22 April 2024

Leonardo confirms M-346 contract for Nigeria

Leonardo has for the first time disclosed that it has been contracted to deliver its M-346 to Nigeri...

17 April 2024

Update: US Army deploys Mid-Range Capability in Philippines

The US Army's 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (1MDTF) has deployed its Mid-Range Capability (MRC) weapon...

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