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Finland's first F-35A (JF-501) arrives at Ebbing ANGB to begin U.S.-based training

Finland's first F-35A, serial JF-501, landed at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas on Jan. 20, 2026, marking the start of U.S.-based pilot training and inaugurating the delivery process for Helsinki's 64‑jet HX F-35 acquisition.

2026-01-20T14:31:39.033803-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

GA-ASI and Calidus sign UAE MOU to explore co-production of MQ-9B SkyGuardian and Gambit combat aircraft

By FlightGlobal: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with UAE-based Calidus Aerospace covering potential co-production of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit collaborative combat aircraft in the Emirates.

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2026-01-20T20:51:25.985574-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

South Korea launches W1.9 trillion EW aircraft programme led by LIG Nex1, targeting 2034 deployment

By FlightGlobal: South Korea has formally commenced development of its new electronic warfare (EW) aircraft, with defence contractor LIG Nex1 leading a W1.9 trillion ($1.3 billion) programme targeting deployment in 2034.

2026-01-20T22:16:25.738030-08:00