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Rafale is Front-runner for Colombia’s Kfir Replacement

The French multi-role fighter has emerged as Colombia’s preferred solution to replace its aging Israeli fighters. → Read More

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Brunei Expands Airlift Capability With Airbus C295s

The order for new transport aircraft will increase Brunei’s ability to not only conduct airlift missions, but also other roles such as search and rescue. → Read More

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First Poseidon Patroller Handed Over to New Zealand

The four P-8As on order will replace the long-serving Lockheed Orions of No. 5 Squadron. → Read More

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First F-16 Fighter Rolls Out at New Greenville Assembly Line

Production of the F-16 has moved to Lockheed Martin's new South Carolina location to free up capacity for F-35 assembly line at Fort Worth in Texas. → Read More

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Australia to Replace Aging C-130Js with Super Hercules

The replacement and expansion of the Super Hercules fleet with a greater number of the same type represents a cost-effective, low-risk approach. → Read More

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First AH-64E Apache Guardian for the Netherlands

The Koninjklijke Luchtmacht’s Apache fleet is being overhauled with the delivery of remanufactured AH-64Ds. → Read More

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Beechcraft Hands Over 1,000th T-6 Texan II Trainer

The primary flight trainer that produces pilots for the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps has also passed five million flying hours. → Read More

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L3Harris Sky Warden Selected for Armed Overwatch Program

The missionized agricultural Sky Warden will be used in support of U.S. special forces in areas such as Africa. → Read More

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GE Aviation Forges Ahead with Engine Programs

The XA100 fighter engine and T901 rotary-wing powerplant programs are making strides, while GE’s existing portfolio continues to show strong sales. → Read More

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Draken and Aero Vodochody Team for RAF Aggressor Service

Draken Europe, formerly Cobham Aviation Services, will shortly begin flying Aero L-159Es on aggressor duties for the RAF. → Read More

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Short-haul Travel, Tecnam Style

Italian manufacturer Tecnam is exhibiting its P2012 Traveller low-cost, short-haul commuterliner at EBACE. → Read More

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Dassault and Gulfstream Flagships Debut at EBACE

Gulfstream's G700 and Dassault's Falcon 6X flew to Geneva for their first display at an EBACE show. → Read More

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First Batch of Chinese J-10 Fighters Delivered to Pakistan

China has delivered six J-10 multirole fighters to Pakistan just eight months after contract signature. → Read More

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Thailand to Get AH-6i Attack/Reconnaissance Helicopters

The Royal Thai Army has placed an order for the AH-6 helicopter with Boeing, while MD Helicopters has delivered MD 530Gs to neighboring Malaysia. → Read More

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ARTEMIS Challenger Joins Ukraine Surveillance Effort

The converted Challenger 650 bizjet is flying regular missions along the Poland-Belarus border to monitor Russian ground force activities. → Read More

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U.S. Industry to the Fore in Singapore

U.S. exhibitors dominate international participation in Asia-Pacific’s largest aerospace show. → Read More

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F-35 Taking Center Stage in the Asia-Pacific Arena

Australia, South Korea and Japan are operational with their F-35s, while U.S. forces have significant numbers deployed in-theater. → Read More

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First Typhoon Fighters Delivered to Kuwait

Kuwait’s new Typhoons are the first of the breed to feature an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar. → Read More

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Australia Bids Farewell to the Classic Hornet Fighter

After over 35 years the Boeing F/A-18A/B fighter has bowed out of RAAF service, leaving the F/A-18F Super Hornet and F-35A to provide Australia’s airpower. → Read More

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Emirates Places Order for Two More 777 Freighters

The latest order for two 777Fs from Emirates SkyCargo will expand the freight-carrier’s fleet to a dozen. → Read More