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GCAP Partners Launch ‘Edgewing’ Joint Venture to Design Next-Gen Fighter Jet

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) partners, comprising the UK, Italy, and Japan, have launched the “Edgewing” joint venture.

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US Military Aircraft No Longer Visible at Base in Qatar: Satellite Images

Dozens of US military aircraft are no longer on the tarmac at a major US base in Qatar, a possible move to shield them from eventual Iranian air strikes.

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Leonardo, Bombardier to Explore Maritime Multi-Mission Aircraft Opportunities

Leonardo and Bombardier Defense have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue strategic opportunities in the maritime multi-mission aircraft sector.

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BAE, Avioniq Trial AI Threat Detector Aboard Typhoon Fighter Jet

BAE Systems and Sweden-based Avioniq are testing an AI-enabled capability aboard the Eurofighter Typhoon to reinforce the combat aircraft’s threat protection.

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France Signals Interest in Saab’s GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft

Saab and France have signed a joint declaration of intent for the potential sale of GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.

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Utah Company to Modernize Avionics on US Military Texan II Trainer Aircraft

The US Department of Defense has awarded Borsight a $2.1-billion contract to upgrade the military’s T-6A Texan II training fleet.

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Portugal to Buy Sixth KC-390 Millennium Tactical Airlifter From Embraer

Portugal has revealed its plan to adopt a sixth KC-390 Millennium from Embraer as part of the country’s heavy military aerial transport modernization.

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Serbia Borrows $2.2B From French Banks for Rafale Jets

The Serbian Parliament on Monday voted to allow the state to borrow $2.2 billion from several French banks to finance the purchase of 12 Rafale fighter jets.

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Fighter Jets, Refueling Aircraft, Frigate: UK Assets in Mideast

The UK is deploying extra fighter jets and other assets to the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

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Lockheed Advances Synthetic Aviation Turbine Fuel Compatibility for F-16, C-130

Lockheed Martin has received approval to utilize synthetic aviation turbine fuels in its F-16 Fighting Falcon and C-130 Hercules as part of the company’s move to implement a sustainable energy solution on its airborne fleet.

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