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Airbus delivers 25th A400M to French Air and Space Force as programme sustainment continues

Airbus has handed over the 25th A400M tactical transport to the French Air and Space Force, marking the halfway point of France’s procurement. The delivery highlights ongoing efforts to stabilise and sustain the A400M programme while Airbus balances in‑service support and production demands.

2026-01-20T00:32:48.449749-08:00

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US Air Force receives first Boeing 747-8

2026-01-19T11:13:18.244459-08:00

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Czech government blocks transfer of Aero Vodochody L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine

2026-01-19T06:04:23.260688-08:00

FlightGlobal

Qinetiq wins £205m, five-year follow-on MoD contract to sustain RAF Eurofighter Typhoon fleet

2026-01-19T07:27:33.012785-08:00

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Airbus delivers 25th A400M to French Air and Space Force as programme sustainment continues Airbus has handed over the 25th A400M tactical transport to the French Air and Space Force, marking the halfway point of France’s procurement. The delivery highlights ongoing efforts to stabilise and sustain the A400M programme while Airbus balances in‑service support and production demands.

2026-01-20T00:32:48.449749-08:00

Airbus delivers 25th A400M to French Air and Space Force as programme sustainment continues

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US Air Force receives first Boeing 747-8 The U.S. Air Force has received its first Boeing 747-8, formally adding the long-range widebody to USAF inventory. The delivery marks a procurement milestone for the service and starts standard acceptance, inspection and integration activities ahead of operational assignment.

2026-01-19T11:13:18.244459-08:00

US Air Force receives first Boeing 747-8

FlightGlobal

Qinetiq wins £205m, five-year follow-on MoD contract to sustain RAF Eurofighter Typhoon fleet Qinetiq has secured a five-year, £205 million follow-on contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to continue delivering mission-critical engineering services in support of the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet. The award extends Qinetiq’s sustainment role for the combat aircraft into the next operational cycle.

2026-01-19T07:27:33.012785-08:00

Qinetiq wins £205m, five-year follow-on MoD contract to sustain RAF Eurofighter Typhoon fleet

AeroTime

Czech government blocks transfer of Aero Vodochody L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš and coalition ministers rejected President Petr Pavel’s proposal to transfer L-159 ALCA jets to Ukraine, citing technical availability and national requirements. The defence ministry says the type will remain needed by the Czech armed forces for another 15 years, closing the door on an immediate transfer to Kyiv.

2026-01-19T06:04:23.260688-08:00

Czech government blocks transfer of Aero Vodochody L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine

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India & Israel deepen aerospace and defense cooperation — focus on joint development and trade India and Israel are deepening aerospace and defense cooperation to pursue joint development, co‑production and expanded trade across military and civil aerospace sectors. The partnership focuses on technology sharing, industrial collaboration and export opportunities that could reshape regional supply chains and accelerate joint procurement and R&D programmes.

2026-01-17T19:44:17.279861-08:00

India & Israel deepen aerospace and defense cooperation — focus on joint development and trade

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Russia targets 2026 maiden flight for Su‑75 'Checkmate' after years of delays Russia now aims for the Sukhoi Su‑75 'Checkmate' light stealth fighter to make its maiden flight in 2026, the latest schedule revision after multiple years of delay. The update signals the programme is moving back toward flight testing after repeated slippages.

2026-01-17T14:15:32.934642-08:00

Russia targets 2026 maiden flight for Su‑75 'Checkmate' after years of delays

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Russia targets 2026 first flight for Su-75 after years of delays

2026-01-17T14:15:32.934642-08:00

Russia targets 2026 first flig

Bloomberg

Army again misses deadline to field first U.S. hypersonic weapon The U.S. Army has missed a self‑imposed deadline to field its first hypersonic weapon, marking another schedule slip for a top Pentagon modernization priority. The delay underscores persistent program‑management and integration challenges as U.S. services race to develop and deploy Mach‑5+ strike capabilities.

2026-01-17T07:57:27.128869-08:00

Army again misses deadline to field first U.S. hypersonic weapon

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Airbus delivers 25th A400M to French Air and Space Force as programme sustainment continues

US Air Force receives first Boeing 747-8

Czech government blocks transfer of Aero Vodochody L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine

Qinetiq wins £205m, five-year follow-on MoD contract to sustain RAF Eurofighter Typhoon fleet

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