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Last Updated: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, 4:22 PM PST
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NASA Spaceflight
• Justin Davenport
Northrop Grumman tests fast-developed SMART motor, looks ahead to future applications
By NASA Spaceflight: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC), one of the largest space and defense contractors in the United….
english.defensearabia.com
Embraer delivers first A-29N Super Tucanos to Portuguese Air Force; eyes final assembly line in Portugal
By english.defensearabia.com: Portugal becomes the first country to operate the new variant of the A-29 configured to meet NATO's operational requirements New final assembly line would.
Air Data News
• JCC; Ricardo Meier
Saab offers to build Gripen fighters and GlobalEye surveillance aircraft in Canada, pledging 12,600 jobs
By Air Data News: Saab submitted proposals to the Canadian government to build Gripen fighters and GlobalEye surveillance aircraft in Canada, with a potential to create 12,600.
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
RAAF C-130J fleet achieves FOC with Block 8.1 upgrade
By FlightGlobal: The Royal Australian Air Force has achieved Final Operational Capability for its upgraded C-130J tactical transport fleet, with 12 aircraft brought to Block 8.1 configuration under the AIR 5440 programme.
Aviation Week
• Robert Wall
EU to Commit €1 Billion to 2026 European Defence Fund, Prioritising Hypersonic Defences
By Aviation Week: The European Union plans to contribute €1 billion to the 2026 European Defense Fund program, with hypersonic defenses gaining a large share of the allocation.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
Lockheed unveils first Finland-bound F-35A at Fort Worth, advancing Helsinki's Hornet replacement programme
By FlightGlobal: Lockheed Martin has displayed the first F-35A Lightning II destined for Finland at its Fort Worth facility, marking a milestone for the Nordic nation's 64-aircraft programme to replace its Boeing F/A-18C/D Hornet fleet.
The Aviationist
• Stefano D'Urso
Boeing Awarded $931 Million Super Hornet Service Life Modification Contract
By The Aviationist: The U.S. Navy is continuing the work to extend the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet’s service life to 10,000 flight hours, with the latest contract covering up to.
