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Azerbaijan reportedly in talks to buy up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters

Azerbaijan is reportedly in talks to acquire up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters in a package worth roughly US$6.5 billion, including logistics, training and long‑term support. The purchase aims to add networked air‑to‑air, precision‑strike and electronic‑warfare capabilities that could shift the South Caucasus balance from 2029.

2026-02-09T06:15:10.984805-08:00

Breaking Defense

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance

2026-02-09T05:19:22.146856-08:00

FlightGlobal

KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals

2026-02-09T00:18:21.816492-08:00

FlightGlobal

KAI posts 10% profit rise as KF-21 mass-production deal and FA-50 exports lift backlog

2026-02-08T23:54:29.092296-08:00

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Azerbaijan reportedly in talks to buy up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters Azerbaijan is reportedly in talks to acquire up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters in a package worth roughly US$6.5 billion, including logistics, training and long‑term support. The purchase aims to add networked air‑to‑air, precision‑strike and electronic‑warfare capabilities that could shift the South Caucasus balance from 2029.

2026-02-09T06:15:10.984805-08:00

Azerbaijan reportedly in talks to buy up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters

Breaking Defense

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance The MQ-9B and Gambit series represent parallel uncrewed capabilities reshaping regional air dominance, offering persistent, scalable ISR and strike options. Their combination lets militaries address rising security challenges with lower risk to crewed platforms and affordably extend operational reach across contested regions.

2026-02-09T05:19:22.146856-08:00

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance

FlightGlobal

KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals Korea Aerospace Industries reported a 10% increase in 2025 net profit to KRW187 billion, driven by record order intake that includes its first KF-21 mass‑production contract and additional FA-50 export wins to the Philippines. The results mark a commercial shift toward serial fighter production and export growth.

2026-02-09T00:18:21.816492-08:00

KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals

FlightGlobal

KAI posts 10% profit rise as KF-21 mass-production deal and FA-50 exports lift backlog Korea Aerospace Industries reported a 10% rise in net profit to KRW187 billion for 2025, supported by record order intake that includes the first mass‑production contract for the KF‑21 fighter and additional FA‑50 export sales to the Philippines, pushing its order backlog to a record level.

2026-02-08T23:54:29.092296-08:00

KAI posts 10% profit rise as KF-21 mass-production deal and FA-50 exports lift backlog

Reuters

South Korean AH-1S Cobra crashes in Gapyeong during training; two soldiers killed An AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter of the South Korean Army crashed during a training flight in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province, on Feb. 9, killing both crew members aboard. The military confirmed two fatalities and has opened an investigation into the accident.

2026-02-08T21:24:30.220315-08:00

South Korean AH-1S Cobra crashes in Gapyeong during training; two soldiers killed

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Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade plan Taiwan's Air Force will acquire ten Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transports and has abandoned a planned extensive upgrade of its aging C-130H fleet. The decision shifts Taipei from life‑extension upgrades to buying new tactical airlifters to refresh its transport capability.

2026-02-08T20:18:23.681170-08:00

Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade plan

Breaking Defense

World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations The World Defense Show opened today, filling exhibition halls with full‑scale military platforms — from F‑35 displays to full‑sized naval vessels — and attracting delegations from around the world. The event functions as a marketplace for procurement, industry partnerships and capability demonstration.

2026-02-08T12:33:31.846019-08:00

World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations

Vertical Mag

Rotor Maxx Support acquires Canadian CH-124 Sea Kings Rotor Maxx Support Limited was named the successful bidder in the Canadian government's competitive sale of CH-124 Sea King helicopters, acquiring ex-RCAF/RN maritime anti-submarine airframes. The purchase transfers legacy Sea King assets to a civilian support specialist and alters disposition of Canada’s naval rotary-wing inventory.

2026-02-08T11:12:30.587989-08:00

Rotor Maxx Support acquires Canadian CH-124 Sea Kings

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Azerbaijan reportedly in talks to buy up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance

KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals

KAI posts 10% profit rise as KF-21 mass-production deal and FA-50 exports lift backlog

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