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Lockheed unveils Finland’s first F-35A at Fort Worth as 64‑jet replacement programme advances

Lockheed Martin unveiled the first F-35A destined for the Finnish Air Force at its Fort Worth production facility, marking a milestone in Helsinki’s 64‑aircraft programme to replace F/A‑18C/D Hornets. The jet will begin testing and training ahead of customer deliveries scheduled from 2026.

2025-12-16T15:46:20.285809-08:00

Vertical Mag

Subaru Bell 412EPX begins Middle East demo tour after Dubai Airshow, showcasing firefighting and multi‑mission capabilities

2025-12-17T05:34:11.379559-08:00

Breaking Defense

Air Mobility Command chief Gen. John D. Lamontagne nominated as U.S. Air Force vice chief; Brig. Gen. Eason tapped as JAG

2025-12-16T10:49:47.522479-08:00

Breaking Defense

German Navy receives first NH90 Sea Tiger, accelerates deliveries for 31‑helicopter fleet

2025-12-16T06:05:47.758387-08:00

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Norway to fund F-16 munitions and S-300 missiles for Ukraine Norway has announced a new support package to finance F-16 munitions and S-300 surface‑to‑air missiles for Ukraine, covering procurement and delivery costs as part of Oslo's continued military assistance. The contribution strengthens Kyiv's ability to sustain F‑16 operations and bolster layered air‑defence.

2025-12-17T07:46:13.630731-08:00

Norway to fund F-16 munitions and S-300 missiles for Ukraine

Vertical Mag

Subaru Bell 412EPX begins Middle East demo tour after Dubai Airshow, showcasing firefighting and multi‑mission capabilities Bell Textron has launched a Middle East demonstration tour for the Subaru Bell 412EPX after its Dubai Airshow display, visiting rotorcraft facilities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar. The multi‑mission helicopter will showcase firefighting and public‑safety capabilities to 'hundreds' of prospective defense and public‑safety customers.

2025-12-17T05:34:11.379559-08:00

Subaru Bell 412EPX begins Middle East demo tour after Dubai Airshow, showcasing firefighting and multi‑mission capabilities

politico.eu

Trump presses Czech PM to preserve planned F-35 purchase despite campaign pledge to cancel President Trump congratulated the Czech Republic's newly elected prime minister and privately urged him to preserve Prague's planned purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters, despite the PM having campaigned on a pledge to cancel the American jet deal, and discussed broader defence cooperation.

2025-12-17T05:03:47.907088-08:00

Trump presses Czech PM to preserve planned F-35 purchase despite campaign pledge to cancel

FlightGlobal

Austria signs for 12 Leonardo M-346F Block 20 jets; deliveries from 2028 Leonardo has signed a contract with Italy’s Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness to supply Austria’s Air Force (Luftstreitkräfte) with 12 M‑346F Block 20 light‑strike and advanced trainer aircraft, formalizing a prior government‑to‑government acquisition. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028.

2025-12-17T02:25:37.788163-08:00

Austria signs for 12 Leonardo M-346F Block 20 jets; deliveries from 2028

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Trump commissions L3Harris to refurbish ex‑Qatari Boeing 747‑8 BBJ as interim Air Force One President Donald Trump has commissioned L3Harris Technologies to prepare and refurbish an ex‑Qatari Boeing 747‑8 BBJ as an interim Air Force One. The defence contractor will convert the second‑hand VIP airliner to serve as presidential transport until a permanent replacement enters service.

2025-12-16T16:02:56.682265-08:00

Trump commissions L3Harris to refurbish ex‑Qatari Boeing 747‑8 BBJ as interim Air Force One

FlightGlobal

Lockheed unveils Finland’s first F-35A at Fort Worth as 64‑jet replacement programme advances Lockheed Martin unveiled the first F-35A destined for the Finnish Air Force at its Fort Worth production facility, marking a milestone in Helsinki’s 64‑aircraft programme to replace F/A‑18C/D Hornets. The jet will begin testing and training ahead of customer deliveries scheduled from 2026.

2025-12-16T15:46:20.285809-08:00

Lockheed unveils Finland’s first F-35A at Fort Worth as 64‑jet replacement programme advances

DefenseNews.com

Marines field MADIS 'hunter‑killer' short‑range air‑defence to 1st LAAD as full‑rate production begins The U.S. Marine Corps has begun fielding the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS), with two systems delivered to 1st Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion on Dec. 12, 2025, following full‑rate production, NET training and a live‑fire exercise. MADIS is designed to defeat UAS and low‑altitude manned aircraft, including helicopters.

2025-12-16T10:51:39.914122-08:00

Marines field MADIS 'hunter‑killer' short‑range air‑defence to 1st LAAD as full‑rate production begins

Breaking Defense

Air Mobility Command chief Gen. John D. Lamontagne nominated as U.S. Air Force vice chief; Brig. Gen. Eason tapped as JAG President Trump nominated Air Mobility Command commander Gen. John D. Lamontagne as vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, filling a post vacant since February after prior removals. The administration also nominated Brig. Gen. Eason to be judge advocate general; both nominations require Senate confirmation.

2025-12-16T10:49:47.522479-08:00

Air Mobility Command chief Gen. John D. Lamontagne nominated as U.S. Air Force vice chief; Brig. Gen. Eason tapped as JAG

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