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Airbus Helicopters books 544 orders in 2025, captures 51% of civil & public‑service market

Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025 from 205 customers across 50 countries, delivered 392 rotorcraft, and achieved a 51% share of the civil and public‑service market (28% military). A Spain megadeal for 100 helicopters reinforced defence and UAS momentum.

2026-01-26T09:05:27.316015-08:00

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Indonesia receives first three Dassault Rafale fighters, inaugurating 42‑jet modernization

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

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India nears $1B deal for six IAI‑converted Boeing 767 tankers

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

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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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Airbus Helicopters books 544 orders in 2025, captures 51% of civil & public‑service market Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025 from 205 customers across 50 countries, delivered 392 rotorcraft, and achieved a 51% share of the civil and public‑service market (28% military). A Spain megadeal for 100 helicopters reinforced defence and UAS momentum.

2026-01-26T09:05:27.316015-08:00

Airbus Helicopters books 544 orders in 2025, captures 51% of civil & public‑service market

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Indonesia receives first three Dassault Rafale fighters, inaugurating 42‑jet modernization Indonesia has taken delivery of its first three Dassault Rafale fighters, the opening tranche of a 42‑aircraft contract to modernize the TNI‑AU. The arrivals mark the start of a capability upgrade intended to strengthen Indonesian air‑deterrence and regional posture in the Indo‑Pacific.

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

Indonesia receives first three Dassault Rafale fighters, inaugurating 42‑jet modernization

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India nears $1B deal for six IAI‑converted Boeing 767 tankers India is closing in on a $1 billion deal to buy six IAI‑converted Boeing 767 tankers to quickly bolster the Indian Air Force’s dwindling refuelling capability as its six Ilyushin Il‑78MKIs age out. The procurement is the IAF’s fifth attempt to field new tankers.

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

India nears $1B deal for six IAI‑converted Boeing 767 tankers

FlightGlobal

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

FlightGlobal

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

Air Data News

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'

defencetoday.com

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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Airbus Helicopters books 544 orders in 2025, captures 51% of civil & public‑service market

Indonesia receives first three Dassault Rafale fighters, inaugurating 42‑jet modernization

India nears $1B deal for six IAI‑converted Boeing 767 tankers

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

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