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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Airbus seeks role for Germany in GCAP after FCAS collapse

Germany is increasingly being discussed as a potential partner in the British-Italian-Japanese Global Combat Air Programme, with Airbus advocating a significant role. Accommodating German engine-maker MTU could require the partners to reopen the program’s industrial and governance arrangements.

2026-09-07T23:55:37.268511-07:00
Hypersonic   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

India kicks off process to acquire new Dhruv helicopters, upgrade fighters

By FlightGlobal: Defence ministry signals that long-awaited Su-30MKI upgrade could be imminent. New Delhi has given its blessing to begin the acquisition process for new helicopters and upgrades for fighter aircraft.

2026-09-07T21:36:28.869145-07:00
Middle East   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Deals   Boeing  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Boeing delivers first F-model Chinooks for Egyptian air force

By FlightGlobal: First five CH-47Fs have been handed over, under a contract signed in January 2023. Egypt’s air force has taken delivery of its first five of 12 Boeing CH-47F Chinooks, with the milestone being marked during the 8-10 September El Alamein air show.

2026-09-08T00:20:33.237220-07:00