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KAI wins W93bn contract to upgrade 11 Philippine FA-50PHs; work runs to 2029

Korea Aerospace Industries has signed a W93 billion (about $64.5 million) contract with the Philippine Department of National Defense to upgrade 11 FA-50PH light attack jets. The programme—running to 2029—will enhance munitions capabilities, sensors and network integration across the fleet.

2025-12-25T22:59:14.558297-08:00

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DoD: China Operates >1,189 Satellites, 510+ for ISR; ‘Historic’ Buildup Includes Nuclear, Carrier and Sixth‑Gen Fighter Tests

2025-12-24T09:52:50.024415-08:00

Aviation Week

South Korea commits W3.4tn to develop 24,000 lb‑thrust indigenous turbofan for KF-21 Block 3

2025-12-23T11:57:17.125142-08:00

The Business Journals

Textron wins first contract to supply T-6JP Texan II integrated trainer to Japan’s JASDF

2025-12-24T10:51:37.846195-08:00

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KAI wins W93bn contract to upgrade 11 Philippine FA-50PHs; work runs to 2029 Korea Aerospace Industries has signed a W93 billion (about $64.5 million) contract with the Philippine Department of National Defense to upgrade 11 FA-50PH light attack jets. The programme—running to 2029—will enhance munitions capabilities, sensors and network integration across the fleet.

2025-12-25T22:59:14.558297-08:00

KAI wins W93bn contract to upgrade 11 Philippine FA-50PHs; work runs to 2029

navaltoday.com

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R squadron INAS 335 'Ospreys' in Goa The Indian Navy has commissioned its second Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopter squadron, INAS 335 'Ospreys', at Goa, expanding maritime surveillance, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare reach and improving overall fleet readiness as part of New Delhi's ongoing naval modernization drive.

2025-12-25T01:46:13.364463-08:00

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R squadron INAS 335 'Ospreys' in Goa

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USAF abandons broad re‑optimization while Army and Marines accelerate force transformations This year the U.S. Air Force has abandoned most of its recent 're‑optimization' changes, reversing sweeping organizational and China‑focused initiatives, while the Army and Marine Corps continue major transformation efforts — the Army launching one of its largest aviation and force‑structure realignments in decades.

2025-12-24T12:47:32.550990-08:00

USAF abandons broad re‑optimization while Army and Marines accelerate force transformations

The Business Journals

Textron wins first contract to supply T-6JP Texan II integrated trainer to Japan’s JASDF Textron Aviation Defense has signed its first contract to deliver the Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II integrated training system to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Developed in partnership with Kanematsu, Textron says it anticipates additional orders from Japan’s military.

2025-12-24T10:51:37.846195-08:00

Textron wins first contract to supply T-6JP Texan II integrated trainer to Japan’s JASDF

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DoD: China Operates >1,189 Satellites, 510+ for ISR; ‘Historic’ Buildup Includes Nuclear, Carrier and Sixth‑Gen Fighter Tests The DoD’s 2025 assessment says Beijing now operates more than 1,189 satellites — over 510 dedicated to space-based ISR — and calls China’s military buildup “historic,” citing expanded nuclear and carrier forces alongside flight tests of tailless sixth‑generation fighter prototypes.

2025-12-24T09:52:50.024415-08:00

DoD: China Operates >1,189 Satellites, 510+ for ISR; ‘Historic’ Buildup Includes Nuclear, Carrier and Sixth‑Gen Fighter Tests

India Defense News

IAF fast-tracks Su-30MKI upgrades and Astra Mk1 integration as fighter numbers tighten Facing a shrinking frontline, the Indian Air Force is accelerating upgrades to its Su-30MKI fleet while pursuing integration of the indigenous Astra Mk1 on upgraded Mirage‑2000s after delays in MICA NG missile supplies. The measures aim to sustain combat capability amid procurement and modernisation shortfalls.

2025-12-24T08:50:32.954426-08:00

IAF fast-tracks Su-30MKI upgrades and Astra Mk1 integration as fighter numbers tighten

India Defense News

India commits to nearly 200 Tejas Mk‑1A fighters to bolster IAF against China and Pakistan New Delhi has ordered close to 200 Tejas Mk‑1A light combat aircraft to strengthen the Indian Air Force’s frontline combat and deterrent posture vis‑à‑vis China and Pakistan. The commitment accelerates induction plans and underscores New Delhi’s reliance on an indigenous light‑fighter programme.

2025-12-24T08:50:31.642872-08:00

India commits to nearly 200 Tejas Mk‑1A fighters to bolster IAF against China and Pakistan

armadainternational.com

Dassault Rafale surpasses Eurofighter with 322 export orders from eight countries Dassault's Rafale has overtaken the Eurofighter in global export orders, recording 322 confirmed fighters sold to eight countries. That total places the Rafale ahead of the Eurofighter in export tallies, a clear measurable shift in international combat aircraft procurement standings.

2025-12-23T19:04:59.630796-08:00

Dassault Rafale surpasses Eurofighter with 322 export orders from eight countries

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KAI wins W93bn contract to upgrade 11 Philippine FA-50PHs; work runs to 2029

DoD: China Operates >1,189 Satellites, 510+ for ISR; ‘Historic’ Buildup Includes Nuclear, Carrier and Sixth‑Gen Fighter Tests

South Korea commits W3.4tn to develop 24,000 lb‑thrust indigenous turbofan for KF-21 Block 3

Textron wins first contract to supply T-6JP Texan II integrated trainer to Japan’s JASDF

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