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Panama Acquires Embraer A-29 Super Tucano for Enhanced Security

Panama has acquired its first fleet of A-29 Super Tucano combat aircraft from Embraer. The aircraft, to be used for surveillance and protection, joins the fleets of seven other Latin American countries. This purchase was announced at the LAAD Defence & Security 2025 event.

2025-04-02T11:05:10.652378-07:00

Associated Press

Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Jets from the US

2025-04-02T10:00:45.506296-07:00

Air Data News

Portugal Joins Brazil to Develop KC-390 for Maritime and ISR Missions

2025-04-02T00:14:49.163601-07:00

Air Data News

Sweden Commits to Acquiring Four C-390 Millennium Aircraft from Embraer

2025-04-01T08:47:16.539225-07:00

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Aviation Week

Leonardo Unveils M-346 Block 20 Cockpit Redesign in Advanced Jet Trainer Leonardo has introduced a redesigned cockpit for the Block 20 version of the M-346, enhancing its capabilities as an advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft. This development aligns the M-346 with modern combat training requirements and positions it competitively in the market.

2025-04-02T13:34:39.105613-07:00

Leonardo Unveils M-346 Block 20 Cockpit Redesign in Advanced Jet Trainer

Economic Times

India Air Force Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Jamnagar; one pilot missing, search ops underway

2025-04-02T12:01:53.685418-07:00

IAF Jaguar fighter jet crashes i

Aviation Week

Panama Acquires Embraer A-29 Super Tucano for Enhanced Security Panama has acquired its first fleet of A-29 Super Tucano combat aircraft from Embraer. The aircraft, to be used for surveillance and protection, joins the fleets of seven other Latin American countries. This purchase was announced at the LAAD Defence & Security 2025 event.

2025-04-02T11:05:10.652378-07:00

Panama Acquires Embraer A-29 Super Tucano for Enhanced Security

Reuters

Embraer eyes KC-390 sales to Poland, Turkey, Finland, minister says

2025-04-02T10:47:04.641597-07:00

Embraer eyes KC-390 sales to Pol

Reuters

Embraer eyes KC-390 sales to Poland, Turkey, Finland, minister says

2025-04-02T10:47:04.641597-07:00

Embraer eyes KC-390 sales to P

Associated Press

Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Jets from the US The arrival of the first F-16 Block 70 multirole fighter jet at Bulgaria's Graf Ignatievo Air Base marks a pivotal advancement in modernizing the nation's air force. This delivery is part of an agreement for the acquisition of 16 jets aimed at enhancing Bulgaria’s defense capabilities.

2025-04-02T10:00:45.506296-07:00

Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Jets from the US

Axios

L3Harris to Equip F-16s with Advanced Electronic Warfare System by 2026 L3Harris Technologies announces that its 'Viper Shield' electronic warfare suite, designed as digital armor, will be installed in F-16 fighter jets by 2026. The upgrade aims to enhance the aircraft's survivability and combat effectiveness amidst growing electronic threats.

2025-04-02T03:35:16.204837-07:00

L3Harris to Equip F-16s with Advanced Electronic Warfare System by 2026

Axios

US Air Force and Navy Explore High-Low Mix with F-47 and F/A-XX Programs The U.S. Air Force and Navy are advancing their future aerial fleet strategies through a high-low mix approach that combines cutting-edge fighter jets, like the F-47, with adaptable solutions such as the F/A-XX program. This aims to maintain air superiority while balancing cost-effectiveness.

2025-04-02T03:18:44.128469-07:00

US Air Force and Navy Explore High-Low Mix with F-47 and F/A-XX Programs

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