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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine

Ukraine's Air Force said it expects additional Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France as Kyiv seeks to bolster its combat aviation capacity. The move signals continued French military aviation support and will add multi-role jet capability to Ukraine's efforts to sustain frontline air operations.

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2026-02-21T00:13:57.571284-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Zita Fletcher

US Army Aviation Chief: Drones Transform Combined-Arms Combat

By DefenseNews.com: The commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence discusses the impact of unmanned systems on U.S. Army aviation and combined arms.

2026-02-20T15:47:20.063792-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Embraer’s KC-390 demonstrator embarks on global sales tour to pursue military export orders

By FlightGlobal: Embraer's company-owned KC-390 demonstrator has been conducting an intensive world tour since its September 2024 debut, visiting customers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America as the Brazilian airframer pursues new orders for the multi-role transport.

2026-02-20T12:55:56.619766-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
DefenseNews.com • Burak Ege Bekdil

U.S. Clears Turkish T129 Attack Helicopter Exports to Philippines Despite Earlier Block on Pakistan Sale

By DefenseNews.com: A Turkish company has won U.S. export licenses to sell a batch of helicopters to the Philippines. But only a month earlier, Turkey’s persistent requests for the same export license to sell the same helicopters to Pakistan were going nowhere.

2026-02-20T07:01:06.997225-08:00