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Spain shelves F-35 purchase, eyes Eurofighter and Europe’s FCAS

On August 6, Spain’s defence ministry confirmed it has halted talks to acquire Lockheed Martin F-35s to replace its aging Harrier fleet, opting instead to evaluate European alternatives—Eurofighter Typhoon and the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS).

2025-08-06T00:43:54.941495-07:00

Breaking Defense

Poland Signs $3.8 B Deal with Lockheed to Upgrade 48 F-16C/Ds to F-16V

2025-08-14T08:33:53.040164-07:00

Janes

South Korea Accelerates KF-21 Boramae Strike Upgrade with Hypersonic Missile Testing

2025-08-12T04:52:33.608146-07:00

Reuters

Turkey, UK Sign Preliminary Eurofighter Typhoon Sale After Germany Lifts Export Veto

2025-07-23T01:59:26.566974-07:00

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Air & Space Forces Mag

First flights of Anduril and General Atomics Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes imminent, sources say Sources say the first flights of Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes built by Anduril and General Atomics are imminent. The launches would mark an early flight‑test milestone for prototype CCAs and accelerate evaluation of autonomous, networked combat aircraft concepts in operationally relevant environments.

2025-08-22T18:13:52.055212-07:00

First flights of Anduril and General Atomics Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes imminent, sources say

Reuters

Boeing defense workers' holdout halts fighter-jet production amid contract negotiations Boeing defense factory workers have mounted a holdout amid stalled contract negotiations with IAM, keeping fighter-jet production lines idle and delaying assembly work. The walkout follows rejected offers and ongoing bargaining, freezing output while talks continue and raising near-term delivery risks.

2025-08-21T18:41:30.515562-07:00

Boeing defense workers' holdout halts fighter-jet production amid contract negotiations

The War Zone

Kratos developing 'Clone Ranger' pickle‑fork stealth drone with buddy refueling and short‑field long‑range capability Kratos is developing the 'Clone Ranger', a pickle‑fork stealth unmanned aircraft designed to carry a mix of munitions and sensors, operate from short fields over long distances, and accept buddy refueling to extend reach. The concept targets dispersed, long‑range strike and ISR missions.

2025-08-18T17:22:23.138100-07:00

Kratos developing 'Clone Ranger' pickle‑fork stealth drone with buddy refueling and short‑field long‑range capability

Breaking Defense

Poland Signs $3.8 B Deal with Lockheed to Upgrade 48 F-16C/Ds to F-16V Poland has signed a $3.8 billion contract with Lockheed Martin to upgrade its 48 F-16C/D Block 52+ fighters to the F-16V Block 70/72 configuration, enhancing sensors, avionics and interoperability with F-35s. The mid-life upgrade aligns with Warsaw’s goal of boosting defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2026.

2025-08-14T08:33:53.040164-07:00

Poland Signs $3.8 B Deal with Lockheed to Upgrade 48 F-16C/Ds to F-16V

AeroTime

Philippine Air Force Receives Five Additional S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters from Poland The Philippine Air Force has taken delivery of five S-70i Black Hawk multipurpose helicopters manufactured by PZL Mielec in Poland under a direct contract, expanding its medium-lift rotorcraft fleet to enhance air mobility and special operations support.

2025-08-14T05:22:05.186996-07:00

Philippine Air Force Receives Five Additional S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters from Poland

Politico

Allied Governments Threaten to Suspend F-35 Acquisitions over US Tariffs Several US allies have voiced serious concerns over President Trump's defense-related tariffs, warning they may delay or suspend planned F-35 Lightning II purchases. The unprecedented pushback marks one of the strongest reactions yet from partner nations frustrated by increased costs on American weapons.

2025-08-13T23:34:57.706992-07:00

Allied Governments Threaten to Suspend F-35 Acquisitions over US Tariffs

Janes

South Korea Accelerates KF-21 Boramae Strike Upgrade with Hypersonic Missile Testing Seoul's defense committee has approved a revised development plan to advance KF-21 Boramae’s air-to-ground weapons testing by 18 months, aiming to deploy the Block 2 variant with new maritime and precision-strike capability ahead of schedule. The jet will also integrate a domestically developed air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile to boost strategic reach.

2025-08-12T04:52:33.608146-07:00

South Korea Accelerates KF-21 Boramae Strike Upgrade with Hypersonic Missile Testing

FlightGlobal

Airbus challenges US Army's move to retire UH-72A Lakota trainer Airbus Helicopters says its H145-derived UH-72A Lakota remains an effective and low-cost training platform, disputing US Army claims that it lacks necessary features. The OEM points to unused avionics capabilities and argues internal policy—not aircraft limitations—drove the decision to withdraw the rotorcraft under Flight School Next.

2025-08-11T15:32:24.755932-07:00

Airbus challenges US Army's move to retire UH-72A Lakota trainer

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