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Boeing, US Department of War agree to triple PAC-3 seeker output

8+ hour, 25+ min ago  (385+ words) Boeing seekers help PAC-3 interceptors detect, track, and counter hostile aircraft, hypersonics, ballistic, and cruise missiles. The US Department of War (DoW) has established a seven-year framework agreement with Boeing to increase production of seekers for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC…...

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How many aircraft has the US lost in Iran war?

11+ hour, 5+ min ago  (769+ words) The US has seen dozens of crewed and uncrewed aircraft destroyed or damaged in the war, costing billions of dollars. Since the outbreak of combat operations by the US and Israel on Iran in late-February, hundreds of US Air Force…...

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Pratt & Whitney secures $3.8bn deal for F135 engine production

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (290+ words) The latest contract covers full-rate production engines, initial spare parts, and dedicated production support services, among others. Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, has received a contract modification worth $3.8bn for the production of lots 18 and 19 of the F135 engine. The engine powers…...

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Canada awards $1bn CC-330 Husky support contracts for RCAF fleet

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (459+ words) The contracts provide in-service support to maintain aircraft readiness and support Canada's aerospace and defence sector. The Canadian government has awarded three contracts with a combined value of approximately C$1.5bn ($1bn) to support the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) fleet of…...

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Saab, Embraer, and FAB present first Brazilian-produced Gripen E jet

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (393+ words) The aircraft will complete functional checks and production flight tests prior to final delivery. The first supersonic fighter aircraft manufactured in Brazil was presented on 25 March at Embraer's facility in Gavi'o Peixoto, S'o Paulo State, in a ceremony attended by…...

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UK and Türkiye sign Typhoon training and support agreement deal

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (333+ words) The UK government is set to supply 20 Typhoon aircraft to T'rkiye, with initial delivery scheduled for 2030. The UK Government has formalised a defence agreement with the Republic of T'rkiye relating to the latter's procurement of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. In October…...

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In-depth: UK deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (10+ words) In-depth: UK deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean'Air Force Technology...

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Ukraine approves JEDI Shahed Hunter interceptor drone

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (302+ words) The drone carries up to 500g and can reach speeds over 350km/h at altitudes up to 6 km. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has codified and authorised the JEDI Shahed Hunter uncrewed aerial system (UAS) for use by its armed forces....

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GKN Aerospace delivers first upgraded RM12EP engine for Swedish Gripen

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (329+ words) The RM12EP upgrade adds improved turbine hardware and new control software to boost thrust, extend usage, and lower life cycle costs. GKN Aerospace has delivered the first enhanced RM12 engine to the Swedish Armed Forces as part of the RM12EP (Enhanced Performance) programme....

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Colombian military C-130 crash kills 66 near southern border region

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (384+ words) The aircraft carrying a total of 128 people crashed shortly after take-off near Colombia's border with Peru. At least 66 people died, and dozens sustained injuries following the crash of a Colombian military transport aircraft shortly after take-off in the south of…...