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India signs $7–7.5B contract with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk1A fighters; deliveries slated 2027–28

India's Ministry of Defence has signed a roughly $7–7.5 billion contract with state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to procure 97 Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2027–28. The order secures production continuity for the indigenous Tejas programme and strengthens IAF capability.

2025-09-25T02:44:31.070921-07:00

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Türkiye in talks to buy hundreds of Boeing airliners and Lockheed jets, seeks $10bn+ in local work

2025-09-24T19:34:26.225569-07:00

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Spain approves €3.7bn air‑fleet renewal under Royal Decree, orders Hurjet trainers, C295 transports and H175M helicopters

2025-09-24T01:50:21.048554-07:00

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Dassault opens 1.1M sq ft Cergy factory to speed Rafale and Falcon production

2025-09-23T03:31:29.264447-07:00

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The War Zone

USAF adopts APKWS II rockets as primary air-to-air anti-drone weapon in Middle East The U.S. Air Force has selected the APKWS II 2.75‑inch laser‑guided rocket as its primary air‑to‑air counter‑drone munition for jet fighters operating in the Middle East. Its small size and low unit cost make APKWS the preferred scalable option against proliferating low‑cost UAS threats.

2025-09-25T11:10:32.869954-07:00

USAF adopts APKWS II rockets as primary air-to-air anti-drone weapon in Middle East

AINonline

BIRD Aerosystems secures Israeli STC to convert King Air 350C for ISR missions BIRD Aerosystems has received an Israeli CAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the King Air 350C, clearing the platform for sensor, communications and mission-system retrofits to perform intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles. The STC streamlines conversions for military and government operators seeking affordable, turboprop ISR aircraft.

2025-09-25T10:00:18.223542-07:00

BIRD Aerosystems secures Israeli STC to convert King Air 350C for ISR missions

Airbus

Royal Thai Air Force named launch customer for Airbus A330 MRTT+ after ordering first A330neo‑based tanker The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered a single Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+), becoming the launch customer for Airbus’s A330neo‑based tanker. The A330‑800‑based MRTT+ is the latest evolution of the combat‑proven refueller and will be supported with enhanced in‑country sustainment arrangements.

2025-09-25T07:52:20.930613-07:00

Royal Thai Air Force named launch customer for Airbus A330 MRTT+ after ordering first A330neo‑based tanker

Shephard Media

Canada accelerates defence procurements to modernize in‑service equipment The Canadian Department of National Defence is stepping up efforts to speed procurement of new systems and modernize its in‑service inventory, seeking to shorten acquisition timelines and field capabilities faster to address capability gaps and sustain operational readiness across land, sea and air platforms.

2025-09-25T07:32:29.995904-07:00

Canada accelerates defence procurements to modernize in‑service equipment

FlightGlobal

StarFlight orders three Airbus H145s to bolster Tasmanian emergency helicopter services StarFlight has ordered three Airbus H145 helicopters to provide emergency services in Tasmania, supporting Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police with operations beginning in 2027. Airbus Helicopters is also pursuing additional H145/H145M sales as it expands the type's mission fit.

2025-09-25T04:32:11.241682-07:00

StarFlight orders three Airbus H145s to bolster Tasmanian emergency helicopter services

Aviation Week

Helsing and Grob unveil CA-1 'Europa' AI-driven autonomous UCAV, targets scalable production within four years Munich-based defence AI specialist Helsing today unveiled the CA-1 Europa, an AI-driven autonomous UCAV developed with Grob Aircraft and shown at Grob’s airfield near Munich. The software-first collaborative combat aircraft is designed for scalable production and operational fielding within roughly four years.

2025-09-25T04:19:53.435546-07:00

Helsing and Grob unveil CA-1 'Europa' AI-driven autonomous UCAV, targets scalable production within four years

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India signs $7–7.5B contract with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk1A fighters; deliveries slated 2027–28 India's Ministry of Defence has signed a roughly $7–7.5 billion contract with state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to procure 97 Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2027–28. The order secures production continuity for the indigenous Tejas programme and strengthens IAF capability.

2025-09-25T02:44:31.070921-07:00

India signs $7–7.5B contract with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk1A fighters; deliveries slated 2027–28

Shephard Media

Raytheon completes ADVEW software and systems review; debuts GaN-upgraded APG-82 for Super Hornet Raytheon has completed a key software and systems review of its Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype—intended for integration on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet—advancing the programme toward fleet modernisation. The company also unveiled a gallium-nitride (GaN) enhanced APG-82 AESA radar to boost Super Hornet detection and engagement capability.

2025-09-25T01:44:26.045440-07:00

Raytheon completes ADVEW software and systems review; debuts GaN-upgraded APG-82 for Super Hornet

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