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Indonesia receives first three Rafale fighters, opening 42‑jet delivery to modernize TNI‑AU

Indonesia has taken delivery of its first three Dassault Rafale fighters from France, the opening tranche of a 42‑jet order to modernize the Tentara Nasional Indonesia‑Angkatan Udara. The arrivals mark a milestone in Jakarta’s multi‑year fleet renewal and boost its air‑deterrence posture in the Indo‑Pacific.

2026-01-26T05:57:28.540119-08:00

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IAF nears $1bn deal for six IAI‑converted Boeing 767 aerial tankers after fifth procurement attempt

2026-01-26T02:47:52.358535-08:00

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Embraer brings E195‑E2 and KC‑390 Millennium to Singapore Airshow to deepen commercial and defence push in Southeast Asia

2026-01-25T17:30:22.534536-08:00

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UK downselects seven firms for Project NYX to develop 'loyal wingman' drones for AH‑64E Apache

2026-01-25T07:16:52.783706-08:00

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Indonesia receives first three Rafale fighters, opening 42‑jet delivery to modernize TNI‑AU Indonesia has taken delivery of its first three Dassault Rafale fighters from France, the opening tranche of a 42‑jet order to modernize the Tentara Nasional Indonesia‑Angkatan Udara. The arrivals mark a milestone in Jakarta’s multi‑year fleet renewal and boost its air‑deterrence posture in the Indo‑Pacific.

2026-01-26T05:57:28.540119-08:00

Indonesia receives first three Rafale fighters, opening 42‑jet delivery to modernize TNI‑AU

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IAF nears $1bn deal for six IAI‑converted Boeing 767 aerial tankers after fifth procurement attempt The Indian Air Force is close to finalising a roughly $1 billion contract to buy six IAI‑converted Boeing 767 aerial tankers — its fifth attempt to field new tankers — selecting second‑hand 767 frames to replace an ageing Il‑78MKI fleet nearing obsolescence.

2026-01-26T02:47:52.358535-08:00

IAF nears $1bn deal for six IAI‑converted Boeing 767 aerial tankers after fifth procurement attempt

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Air forces must overhaul doctrine to unlock the combat advantage of Collaborative Combat Aircraft Militaries rushing to introduce Collaborative Combat Aircraft risk failing to gain a meaningful combat edge unless they transform their entire operating concept, argues Fahad ibne Masood. He warns that without doctrinal, organisational and operational overhaul, CCA programmes will underdeliver on their promised force‑multiplying effects.

2026-01-26T01:52:25.821523-08:00

Air forces must overhaul doctrine to unlock the combat advantage of Collaborative Combat Aircraft

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RAAF accepts first L3Harris MC-55A Peregrine ISR/EW jet after programme delays The Royal Australian Air Force has accepted its first L3Harris MC-55A Peregrine, a Bombardier G550‑derived intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft, which arrived at RAAF Base Edinburgh on 24 January following integration and mission‑system testing. L3Harris previously delivered the initial MC‑55A to the U.S. Air Force in support of Australia’s Peregrine programme.

2026-01-25T19:53:42.950941-08:00

RAAF accepts first L3Harris MC-55A Peregrine ISR/EW jet after programme delays

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Embraer brings E195‑E2 and KC‑390 Millennium to Singapore Airshow to deepen commercial and defence push in Southeast Asia Embraer will display its E195‑E2 regional jet and KC‑390 Millennium tactical transport at the Singapore Airshow (Feb 3–8, 2026), underscoring a coordinated push to expand commercial sales, defence ties and regional sustainment capacity after recent orders, partnerships and infrastructure investments.

2026-01-25T17:30:22.534536-08:00

Embraer brings E195‑E2 and KC‑390 Millennium to Singapore Airshow to deepen commercial and defence push in Southeast Asia

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Trump proposes 'F‑47' designation for USAF sixth‑generation NGAD; China calls it 'obsolete' President Trump suggested renaming the U.S. Air Force's next‑generation sixth‑generation fighter — the NGAD program — as 'F‑47', prompting immediate dismissal from Chinese military commentators who characterized the new jet as already 'obsolete'. The exchange highlights political and international attention on NGAD.

2026-01-25T10:10:48.013921-08:00

Trump proposes 'F‑47' designation for USAF sixth‑generation NGAD; China calls it 'obsolete'

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UK downselects seven firms for Project NYX to develop 'loyal wingman' drones for AH‑64E Apache The UK Ministry of Defence has downselected seven companies, including BAE Systems, Leonardo and Tekever, to develop 'loyal wingman' unmanned helicopters under Project NYX. The autonomous drones will team with the Army's AH‑64E Apache Guardians to expand ISR, strike and electronic‑warfare capabilities while reducing crew risk.

2026-01-25T07:16:52.783706-08:00

UK downselects seven firms for Project NYX to develop 'loyal wingman' drones for AH‑64E Apache

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Portugal accepts fourth Embraer KC-390 fitted for aerial refuelling Portugal’s Air Force accepted its fourth Embraer KC-390 Millennium, the latest example fitted with hose-and-drogue aerial-refuelling equipment to enable receiver and tanker roles. The delivery advances Lisbon’s fleet modernisation, expanding tactical airlift, strategic reach and in-flight refuelling capacity for NATO and national missions.

2026-01-23T14:23:14.301007-08:00

Portugal accepts fourth Embraer KC-390 fitted for aerial refuelling

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Indonesia receives first three Rafale fighters, opening 42‑jet delivery to modernize TNI‑AU

IAF nears $1bn deal for six IAI‑converted Boeing 767 aerial tankers after fifth procurement attempt

Embraer brings E195‑E2 and KC‑390 Millennium to Singapore Airshow to deepen commercial and defence push in Southeast Asia

UK downselects seven firms for Project NYX to develop 'loyal wingman' drones for AH‑64E Apache

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