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Sierra Nevada buys additional Bombardier Global 6500 to expand U.S. Army ME‑11B HADES ISR fleet

Sierra Nevada Corporation has purchased a fourth Bombardier Global 6500 with company funds to expand the U.S. Army’s forthcoming ME‑11B surveillance fleet under the HADES programme. SNC has already delivered three Global 6500s as prototypes; this is the first non‑prototype acquisition.

2026-01-13T10:36:49.845528-08:00

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Lockheed Martin delivers 350th MH-60R 'Romeo' to U.S. Navy

2026-01-13T08:38:04.683309-08:00

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Czech CSG pushes into jet engines for drones as it prepares a major European IPO

2026-01-13T08:37:56.083866-08:00

Aviation Week

US Navy demos autonomous control on Kratos BQM‑177s and integrates Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C

2026-01-12T11:59:01.425931-08:00

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Pakistan Air Force inducts Gulfstream GVII-G600 VIP transport The Pakistan Air Force has inducted a Gulfstream GVII-G600 as a VIP transport, expanding its executive airlift fleet with the latest Gulfstream GVII family business jet. The move signals Islamabad’s acquisition of a modern, long‑range cabin platform for government and senior‑officer transport.

2026-01-13T21:10:05.451522-08:00

Pakistan Air Force inducts Gulfstream GVII-G600 VIP transport

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Sierra Nevada buys additional Bombardier Global 6500 to expand U.S. Army ME‑11B HADES ISR fleet Sierra Nevada Corporation has purchased a fourth Bombardier Global 6500 with company funds to expand the U.S. Army’s forthcoming ME‑11B surveillance fleet under the HADES programme. SNC has already delivered three Global 6500s as prototypes; this is the first non‑prototype acquisition.

2026-01-13T10:36:49.845528-08:00

Sierra Nevada buys additional Bombardier Global 6500 to expand U.S. Army ME‑11B HADES ISR fleet

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Lockheed Martin delivers 350th MH-60R 'Romeo' to U.S. Navy Lockheed Martin has handed over the 350th MH-60R 'Romeo' helicopter to the U.S. Navy in a ceremony in Owego, N.Y., the airframe assigned to HSM‑41. The delivery highlights steady production output and bolsters anti‑submarine and maritime strike readiness across the fleet.

2026-01-13T08:38:04.683309-08:00

Lockheed Martin delivers 350th MH-60R 'Romeo' to U.S. Navy

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Czech CSG pushes into jet engines for drones as it prepares a major European IPO Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is pursuing global expansion and diversifying into small jet engines for drones and missiles as it prepares what could be one of Europe’s largest IPOs this year. The move signals CSG’s push deeper into propulsion and export-oriented defence markets.

2026-01-13T08:37:56.083866-08:00

Czech CSG pushes into jet engines for drones as it prepares a major European IPO

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India approves six Boeing 767 conversions to replace IL-78 tanker fleet India’s Ministry of Defence has granted Acceptance of Necessity for the purchase of six Boeing 767 aircraft to be converted into multi‑mission aerial‑refuelling tankers for the Indian Air Force, a move designed to replace the ageing IL‑78 fleet and restore strategic refuelling and transport capability.

2026-01-13T00:49:23.248659-08:00

India approves six Boeing 767 conversions to replace IL-78 tanker fleet

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KF-21 Boramae completes flight‑test campaign as Seoul orders mass‑production schedule and budget review, raising delay risk Korea's KF-21 Boramae has finished its development flight programme — 42 test flights across a four‑year, accident‑free campaign — effectively clearing the type for production. The Finance Ministry has instructed DAPA to revise the jet's mass‑production schedule and budget allocation, creating risk of delivery and deployment delays.

2026-01-12T20:47:57.963217-08:00

KF-21 Boramae completes flight‑test campaign as Seoul orders mass‑production schedule and budget review, raising delay risk

Aviation Week

US Navy demos autonomous control on Kratos BQM‑177s and integrates Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C The U.S. Navy completed a second demonstration of autonomous flight‑control software on Kratos BQM‑177 target drones and ran trials familiarizing F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C pilots with Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The exercises advance carrier‑capable uncrewed‑fighter concepts and manned–unmanned teaming tactics for future carrier operations.

2026-01-12T11:59:01.425931-08:00

US Navy demos autonomous control on Kratos BQM‑177s and integrates Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C

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Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO agency for maritime patrol Germany has ordered eight General Atomics MQ‑9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for maritime patrol and ISR. The acquisition, executed with GA‑ASI, is aimed at strengthening NATO maritime surveillance and interoperability, with deliveries expected in 2028.

2026-01-12T11:52:12.556924-08:00

Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO agency for maritime patrol

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Sierra Nevada buys additional Bombardier Global 6500 to expand U.S. Army ME‑11B HADES ISR fleet

Lockheed Martin delivers 350th MH-60R 'Romeo' to U.S. Navy

Czech CSG pushes into jet engines for drones as it prepares a major European IPO

US Navy demos autonomous control on Kratos BQM‑177s and integrates Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C

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