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Pratt & Whitney XA103 promo appears to reveal conceptual F‑47 adaptive‑engine fighter

Pratt & Whitney released a promotional video showcasing its XA103 adaptive‑cycle engine for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive effort, and the clip includes a revealing image of a conceptual adaptive‑engine fighter identified as the F‑47. Observers say the graphic may have accidentally disclosed an OEM design concept.

2026-02-22T04:05:09.975815-08:00

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France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine

2026-02-21T00:13:57.571284-08:00

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U.S. Army says drones are transforming aviation and combined‑arms training

2026-02-20T15:47:20.063792-08:00

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SECAF nominee noncommittal on total F-35 buy, urges continued purchases for now

2026-02-20T07:01:07.304365-08:00

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Pratt & Whitney XA103 promo appears to reveal conceptual F‑47 adaptive‑engine fighter Pratt & Whitney released a promotional video showcasing its XA103 adaptive‑cycle engine for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive effort, and the clip includes a revealing image of a conceptual adaptive‑engine fighter identified as the F‑47. Observers say the graphic may have accidentally disclosed an OEM design concept.

2026-02-22T04:05:09.975815-08:00

Pratt & Whitney XA103 promo appears to reveal conceptual F‑47 adaptive‑engine fighter

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France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine Ukraine's Air Force said it expects additional Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France as Kyiv seeks to bolster its combat aviation capacity. The move signals continued French military aviation support and will add multi-role jet capability to Ukraine's efforts to sustain frontline air operations.

2026-02-21T00:13:57.571284-08:00

France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine

The War Zone

US F-16s deploy to Middle East with 'Angry Kitten' EW pods The U.S. is deploying F-16s to the Middle East equipped with 'Angry Kitten' electronic-warfare pods to improve survivability for fourth-generation fighters conducting Wild Weasel/SEAD missions. The pods provide onboard jamming and enhanced self‑protection, complementing broader US efforts to field advanced EW and anti-radiation capabilities in the region.

2026-02-20T15:50:09.269812-08:00

US F-16s deploy to Middle East with 'Angry Kitten' EW pods

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U.S. Army says drones are transforming aviation and combined‑arms training The U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, under Maj. Gen. Clair A. Gill, is integrating unmanned systems into aviation and combined‑arms training, saying drones are "changing everything" for combined‑arms combat. The shift embeds UAS into tactics and instruction, accelerating doctrinal and operational adaptation.

2026-02-20T15:47:20.063792-08:00

U.S. Army says drones are transforming aviation and combined‑arms training

FlightGlobal

Embraer sends KC-390 demonstrator on global sales tour to pursue export military orders Embraer's company-owned KC-390 demonstrator, unveiled in September 2024, is conducting an intensive world tour—visiting customers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America—as the Brazilian airframer presses to win export orders for its multi-role KC-390 Millennium tactical transport.

2026-02-20T12:55:56.619766-08:00

Embraer sends KC-390 demonstrator on global sales tour to pursue export military orders

Vertical Mag

H160M Guépard prototype logs 72+ flight hours as flight testing progresses Airbus Helicopters says the first H160M Guépard prototype has logged more than 72 flight hours, reporting “very happy” behaviour during flight-testing. The milestone advances validation of the militarised H160 variant as the programme moves toward expanded test envelopes and further development activities.

2026-02-20T07:20:01.520526-08:00

H160M Guépard prototype logs 72+ flight hours as flight testing progresses

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SECAF nominee noncommittal on total F-35 buy, urges continued purchases for now The Air Force secretary nominee told lawmakers he has no settled view on the total number of F-35s the service should procure, but recommended continuing current purchases for now to preserve readiness, sustainment and industrial momentum while broader force-structure and budget decisions are resolved.

2026-02-20T07:01:07.304365-08:00

SECAF nominee noncommittal on total F-35 buy, urges continued purchases for now

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U.S. approves export licenses for Turkish T129 attack helicopters to Philippines after Pakistan requests stalled The U.S. has issued export licenses enabling a Turkish company to sell a batch of T129 attack helicopters to the Philippines, after Ankara's earlier applications for the same clearance to supply Pakistan stalled a month earlier. The move underscores U.S. discretion over Turkish arms exports.

2026-02-20T07:01:06.997225-08:00

U.S. approves export licenses for Turkish T129 attack helicopters to Philippines after Pakistan requests stalled

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Pratt & Whitney XA103 promo appears to reveal conceptual F‑47 adaptive‑engine fighter

France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine

U.S. Army says drones are transforming aviation and combined‑arms training

SECAF nominee noncommittal on total F-35 buy, urges continued purchases for now

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