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Egypt signs for 24 Dassault Rafale fighters—the Rafale’s first international export milestone

Egypt’s agreement to purchase 24 Dassault Rafale fighters marks the jet’s first international sale, underscoring how the French platform has struggled to build export demand outside France. The deal expands Rafale’s footprint even as Dassault continues to position the program for new customers.

2026-04-28T15:34:31.654299-07:00

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Argentina and China eye joint fighter development as UK blocks Gripen sale; Malvinas “liberation” threats persist

2026-04-28T15:34:30.840638-07:00

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State Department clears sale of nine UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters to Slovakia

2026-04-28T15:34:29.079273-07:00

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KF-X kickoff: KAI and Lockheed secure sole-bidder status for South Korea’s indigenous fighter

2026-04-28T15:34:27.945662-07:00

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Egypt signs for 24 Dassault Rafale fighters—the Rafale’s first international export milestone Egypt’s agreement to purchase 24 Dassault Rafale fighters marks the jet’s first international sale, underscoring how the French platform has struggled to build export demand outside France. The deal expands Rafale’s footprint even as Dassault continues to position the program for new customers.

2026-04-28T15:34:31.654299-07:00

Egypt signs for 24 Dassault Rafale fighters—the Rafale’s first international export milestone

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Argentina and China eye joint fighter development as UK blocks Gripen sale; Malvinas “liberation” threats persist London’s move to block Argentina’s Gripen fighter sale appears not to have changed Buenos Aires’ intent to replace its aging attack and fighter fleet. The development plan now includes potential cooperation with China, amid continuing threats to use force over the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands.

2026-04-28T15:34:30.840638-07:00

Argentina and China eye joint fighter development as UK blocks Gripen sale; Malvinas “liberation” threats persist

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State Department clears sale of nine UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters to Slovakia The US Department of State, via DSCA, has approved the Foreign Military Sales of nine UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters to Slovakia. The package reflects continued rotorcraft procurement activity in Europe and adds to the baseline of H-60-family sustainment and interoperability considerations for the Slovak fleet.

2026-04-28T15:34:29.079273-07:00

State Department clears sale of nine UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters to Slovakia

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KF-X kickoff: KAI and Lockheed secure sole-bidder status for South Korea’s indigenous fighter Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Lockheed Martin have emerged as the sole bidder for South Korea’s indigenous KF-X fighter programme, with the mega competition officially kicking off Feb. 9. The selection process sets the near-term terms for how Seoul structures design, industrial participation and follow-on production.

2026-04-28T15:34:27.945662-07:00

KF-X kickoff: KAI and Lockheed secure sole-bidder status for South Korea’s indigenous fighter

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India weighs Boeing AH-64E/CH-47F contract timing ahead of March 31 pricing deadline India’s Ministry of Defence is considering signing the final contract for 22 AH-64E Apache and 15 CH-47F Chinook helicopters before March 31, before Boeing’s current price offer expires. The move reflects pressure from a potential Boeing price hike on the planned Air Force buy.

2026-04-28T15:34:27.102073-07:00

India weighs Boeing AH-64E/CH-47F contract timing ahead of March 31 pricing deadline

FlightGlobal

Beehive Industries unveils Rampart 1,000-lb-thrust turbofan for uncrewed fighter aircraft; USAF funds Frenzy 8 additive engine d Beehive Industries is entering the small low-cost turbofan arena for uncrewed fighter platforms with its Rampart engine, targeting 1,000 lb-thrust (4.4 kN). The company says the U.S. Air Force has also provided funding to complete development of its additively manufactured 200-lb-thrust Frenzy 8 engine.

2026-04-28T15:20:24.738275-07:00

Beehive Industries unveils Rampart 1,000-lb-thrust turbofan for uncrewed fighter aircraft; USAF funds Frenzy 8 additive engine d

The War Zone

Marines float cruise-missile-armed MV-75 tiltrotor replacement concept The U.S. Marine Corps says “everything is on the table” as it explores potential successors to its AH-1 and UH-1 fleets, including a new MV-75 tiltrotor concept shown with cruise-missile armament. The pitch signals a shift toward stand-off, strike-capable rotorcraft aligned to next-generation rotor-wing needs.

2026-04-28T15:04:26.724468-07:00

Marines float cruise-missile-armed MV-75 tiltrotor replacement concept

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India–France Rafale deal stalls: no agreement signed for 36 jets despite French defense minister visit India and France did not sign any agreement for the Indian Air Force’s proposed purchase of 36 Rafale fighters during French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian’s visit. The lack of a signed deal underscores ongoing contracting, timing, and stakeholder alignment challenges around the next Rafale export step.

2026-04-28T14:20:27.555666-07:00

India–France Rafale deal stalls: no agreement signed for 36 jets despite French defense minister visit

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Egypt signs for 24 Dassault Rafale fighters—the Rafale’s first international export milestone

Argentina and China eye joint fighter development as UK blocks Gripen sale; Malvinas “liberation” threats persist

State Department clears sale of nine UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters to Slovakia

KF-X kickoff: KAI and Lockheed secure sole-bidder status for South Korea’s indigenous fighter

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