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India clears Rs 3.6 lakh crore (~$39–40B) funding for 114 Rafale fighters and additional P‑8I aircraft

India's Defence Acquisition Council granted Acceptance of Necessity for a Rs 3.6 lakh crore (~$39–40 billion) capital procurement package that includes funding for 114 Dassault Rafale fighters under the MRFA programme and additional Boeing P‑8I maritime patrol aircraft, clearing the way for contract finalisation.

2026-02-12T02:10:28.210360-08:00

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Saudi Arabia in final-stage talks to join Türkiye's KAAN fighter programme

2026-02-12T08:49:13.870004-08:00

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Indonesia tests F-16 and A-29 highway landings to convert toll roads into emergency runways

2026-02-11T21:24:10.989219-08:00

Air Data News

SNC, Northrop Grumman and General Atomics form team to offer Freedom Trainer™ for U.S. Navy UJTS

2026-02-12T02:54:20.812899-08:00

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Breaking Defense

Saudi Arabia in final-stage talks to join Türkiye's KAAN fighter programme Turkish Aerospace says Saudi Arabia is in the "final stages" of talks to join Türkiye's KAAN indigenous fighter programme, signalling Ankara is being considered as a supplier for Riyadh's combat-aircraft modernisation. Riyadh has stayed tight‑lipped and is reportedly weighing several international options to upgrade its fleet.

2026-02-12T08:49:13.870004-08:00

Saudi Arabia in final-stage talks to join Türkiye's KAAN fighter programme

FlightGlobal

Spain to operationally evaluate Indra's InShield DIRCM on first modified A400M Spain's Air and Space Force will begin an operational evaluation of the first A400M fitted with Indra's InShield directed-infrared countermeasures (DIRCM). The domestic system can detect and neutralize single or multiple infrared-guided missile threats, marking a sovereignty-focused upgrade to Spain's tactical airlift protection.

2026-02-12T08:34:06.772649-08:00

Spain to operationally evaluate Indra's InShield DIRCM on first modified A400M

Reuters

NATO launches Arctic Sentry; Sweden commits Gripens, Germany sends four Eurofighters and a tanker NATO has launched Arctic Sentry to bolster security across the Arctic and High North. Sweden will deploy JAS 39 Gripen fighters and rangers for patrols and exercises around Iceland and Greenland; Germany is initially contributing four Eurofighter jets plus an aerial refueller.

2026-02-12T03:40:06.997548-08:00

NATO launches Arctic Sentry; Sweden commits Gripens, Germany sends four Eurofighters and a tanker

AeroTime

Australia opens $253M MQ-4C Triton base at RAAF Tindal to boost northern maritime surveillance The $253 million base at RAAF Tindal will host MQ-4C Triton operations, providing persistent high‑altitude maritime surveillance over Australia’s northern approaches. The facility expands RAAF maritime ISR reach and sustainment, tightening integration with regional defense and patrol operations and supports coalition interoperability.

2026-02-12T03:14:07.077015-08:00

Australia opens $253M MQ-4C Triton base at RAAF Tindal to boost northern maritime surveillance

FlightGlobal

Royal Danish Air Force selects 2Excel to deliver MH-60R conversion training The Royal Danish Air Force has selected UK-based 2Excel Aviation to provide conversion training for personnel transitioning to the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk anti-submarine warfare helicopter. The program will train aircrews and maintenance personnel to operate and sustain Denmark’s incoming MH-60R maritime ASW capability.

2026-02-12T03:04:53.222846-08:00

Royal Danish Air Force selects 2Excel to deliver MH-60R conversion training

Air Data News

SNC, Northrop Grumman and General Atomics form team to offer Freedom Trainer™ for U.S. Navy UJTS Sierra Nevada Corporation has signed an executive charter with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to form an industry team to deliver its Freedom Trainer™, an advanced jet trainer. It will bid for the U.S. Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) competition.

2026-02-12T02:54:20.812899-08:00

SNC, Northrop Grumman and General Atomics form team to offer Freedom Trainer™ for U.S. Navy UJTS

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India clears Rs 3.6 lakh crore (~$39–40B) funding for 114 Rafale fighters and additional P‑8I aircraft India's Defence Acquisition Council granted Acceptance of Necessity for a Rs 3.6 lakh crore (~$39–40 billion) capital procurement package that includes funding for 114 Dassault Rafale fighters under the MRFA programme and additional Boeing P‑8I maritime patrol aircraft, clearing the way for contract finalisation.

2026-02-12T02:10:28.210360-08:00

India clears Rs 3.6 lakh crore (~$39–40B) funding for 114 Rafale fighters and additional P‑8I aircraft

CNN

Indonesia tests F-16 and A-29 highway landings to convert toll roads into emergency runways Indonesia's air force conducted first demonstrations landing F-16s and A-29 Super Tucanos on public toll roads as part of a plan to convert highways into emergency runways. The trials assess dispersed-operational resilience across the archipelago, offering a land-based alternative to aircraft carriers for wartime basing and runway-denial scenarios.

2026-02-11T21:24:10.989219-08:00

Indonesia tests F-16 and A-29 highway landings to convert toll roads into emergency runways

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India clears Rs 3.6 lakh crore (~$39–40B) funding for 114 Rafale fighters and additional P‑8I aircraft

Saudi Arabia in final-stage talks to join Türkiye's KAAN fighter programme

Indonesia tests F-16 and A-29 highway landings to convert toll roads into emergency runways

SNC, Northrop Grumman and General Atomics form team to offer Freedom Trainer™ for U.S. Navy UJTS

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