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UK to procure 12 nuclear-capable F-35As, reviving airborne deterrent role

The UK government has ordered 12 Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters capable of carrying nuclear bombs, re-establishing a warplane-based deterrent nearly three decades after scrapping its airborne nuclear strike role and joining NATO’s dual-capable aircraft mission.

2025-06-25T00:07:58.888973-07:00

Reuters

Erdogan Seeks to Revive F-35 Reentry After Trump Talks

2025-06-26T04:03:24.123021-07:00

The War Zone

Trump’s FY26 Budget Request Raises F-15EX Fleet to 129 Jets

2025-06-26T15:54:33.463683-07:00

Royal Aeronautical Society

Paris Air Show Day 3: Airbus Lands A350 Freighter, Embraer Secures SkyWest E190 Order and France Eyes Saab GlobalEye

2025-06-18T21:52:10.283945-07:00

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overtdefense.com

Malaysia to Acquire 33 Used F/A-18C/D Hornets from Kuwait, Delivery by 2026 Malaysia plans to acquire up to 33 F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornet jets from Kuwait after US State Department approval, marking a major capability boost for its air force. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2026, replacing older platforms and enhancing regional deterrence capabilities.

2025-06-30T13:12:54.094414-07:00

Malaysia to Acquire 33 Used F/A-18C/D Hornets from Kuwait, Delivery by 2026

Scramble

Spain Commits €1.4 Billion to TAI Hürjet Advanced Trainer Programme Spain’s Ministry of Defence announced on 27 June 2025 a €1.4 billion investment in the TAI Hürjet advanced jet trainer programme, securing co-production under its defence partnership with Türkiye. The funding will support procurement of up to 30 trainers to replace the Air and Space Force’s ageing F-5M fleet.

2025-06-29T08:03:00.542054-07:00

Spain Commits €1.4 Billion to TAI Hürjet Advanced Trainer Programme

militarywatchmagazine.com

Germany Clears First Eurofighter Sale Outside Gulf, Greenlighting Jet Export to Turkey On June 26, Germany approved the export of Eurofighter Typhoon fighters to Turkey, ending years of Berlin’s export veto and positioning Ankara as the platform’s first major non-Gulf customer. The deal underscores renewed defence ties amid Turkey’s fleet diversification efforts.

2025-06-28T18:11:14.308167-07:00

Germany Clears First Eurofighter Sale Outside Gulf, Greenlighting Jet Export to Turkey

APAC Defence Reporter

Indonesia orders 48 Turkish KAAN fifth-generation fighters to accelerate defence modernisation Indonesia will acquire 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighters from Türkiye in a landmark deal poised to significantly advance its defence modernisation programme and diversify its air combat fleet beyond existing platforms.

2025-06-28T15:18:47.728340-07:00

Indonesia orders 48 Turkish KAAN fifth-generation fighters to accelerate defence modernisation

The Aviationist

RAF Reclaims Nuclear Arms: From Cold War V-Bombers to Modern F-35s The UK’s decision to arm the RAF once again with nuclear weapons marks a strategic return to its Cold War posture. This article traces the RAF’s previous airborne strike capabilities—from V-bomber squadrons and Buccaneers to its 1990 drawdown—and explains the rationale behind their initial deployment and later retirement.

2025-06-28T13:01:49.693524-07:00

RAF Reclaims Nuclear Arms: From Cold War V-Bombers to Modern F-35s

Aviacionline

Poland Trials KF-21 Boramae as Potential 32-Jet Buy Poland’s air force commander this week flew evaluation sorties with Korea Aerospace Industries’ KF-21 Boramae fighter as Warsaw considers buying 32 jets. The potential procurement builds on Poland’s 2022 contract for 48 FA-50 Golden Eagles to rapidly expand its light combat fleet.

2025-06-28T12:35:09.571758-07:00

Poland Trials KF-21 Boramae as Potential 32-Jet Buy

defence.in

Dassault, Tata and Safran Forge India Partnerships to Bolster Rafale MRFA Bid Dassault Aviation has teamed with Tata Advanced Systems to manufacture Rafale fuselage in India, while Safran is finalizing a local M88 engine MRO facility. These joint ventures deepen Dassault’s industrial offsets and sustainment role ahead of India’s Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft tender.

2025-06-28T08:58:46.299566-07:00

Dassault, Tata and Safran Forge India Partnerships to Bolster Rafale MRFA Bid

Seapower Magazine

Airbus, Parry Labs Partner to Enhance USMC MQ-72C Unmanned Aerial Logistics Connector Airbus U.S. Space & Defense has teamed with Parry Labs to integrate advanced autonomy and mission systems into the US Marine Corps’ MQ-72C Aerial Logistics Connector, aiming to expand payload capacity, endurance and operational flexibility for contested resupply missions.

2025-06-27T12:43:15.257754-07:00

Airbus, Parry Labs Partner to Enhance USMC MQ-72C Unmanned Aerial Logistics Connector

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