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U.S. Declines Taiwan’s Request for MH-60R Helicopters, E-2D Radar Aircraft...

April 28, 2025 @ 08:16 AM

The United States has reportedly refused to supply Taiwan with MH-60R anti-submarine helicopters and E-2D Advanced Hawkeye early warning aircraft. During a recent visit to Washington, Taiwan's Vice Minister of Defense Bai Honghui presented a list of priority weapons to American officials, emphasizing the need for upgraded systems amid growing pressure...

Saudi Arabia to Buy 10 A330neo Planes, Supply $666M worth Titanium to...

April 25, 2025 @ 11:01 AM

Airbus has signed a major two-way agreement with Saudi Arabia that includes the sale of 10 A330neo long-haul aircraft to the kingdoms national carrier, Saudia, and the purchase of Saudi titanium worth approximately $666 million. Finalized on Wednesday, the deal includes an option for Saudia to acquire 10 additional aircraft

China’s AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Receives Type Certificate in Beijing

April 24, 2025 @ 09:03 AM

Chinas domestically developed AG600 amphibious aircraft has officially received its

Sweden to Sell 12 Gripen Jets to Peru, 4 GlobalEye AEWCS to

April 16, 2025 @ 01:13 PM

Sweden is preparing to authorize the sale of 12 JAS-39 Gripen E/F fighter jets to Peru and four GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to Denmark, according to the latest defense budget proposal submitted to the Swedish Parliament. While no contracts have been finalized, parliamentary approval would pave the...

French A400M Clears New Role with Air-Drop Test of Commando Boat System...

April 12, 2025 @ 12:05 PM

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has completed a fast-tracked test campaign enabling the Ecume commando boat to be airdropped from an A400M military transport aircraft. The

Russian TU-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near the Russian Far East, One Pilot Killed...

April 2, 2025 @ 07:01 PM

A Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber crashed in the far east region of Irkutsk due to a technical malfunction, one pilot was killed, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday. "On April 2, 2025, a Tu-22M3 aircraft crashed while performing a scheduled flight in the Irkutsk region," the ministry said

Portuguese Air Force Joins KC-390 Surveillance Upgrade Studies with Embraer, Brazil

April 2, 2025 @ 07:33 AM

The Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF) has announced its participation in joint studies with Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to explore modifications for the KC-390 Millennium tactical airlifter to support Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The

Sweden Acquires Four C-390 Millennium Aircraft from Embraer

April 2, 2025 @ 07:12 AM

Sweden has formally committed to acquiring four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer. The

Poland Explores Airbus A400M, A330 for Enhanced Transport and Refueling Capabilities

April 1, 2025 @ 07:57 AM

Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met with Airbus President Guillaume Faury on March 31 to discuss acquiring transport aircraft and aerial refueling platforms to enhance national defense. Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized the critical importance of Airbus as a reliable partner in advancing Polands military capabilities

Boeing’s Sustainable Aircraft Concept Completes First Wind Tunnel Tests

March 31, 2025 @ 06:41 AM

Boeings Sustainable Flight Demonstrator, the X-66, has completed its first wind tunnel tests, advancing efforts to develop more fuel-efficient commercial aircraft. The X-66 is an experimental jet designed to test new technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions

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