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Economic Times

Embraer and Mahindra partner to bring C-390 Millennium to India for IAF Medium Transport Aircraft bid, with local manufacturing plans

By Economic Times: Mahindra Group and Embraer Defense & Security have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to introduce the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft in India.

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2025-10-17T02:23:24.005549-07:00
Middle East   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

UK to Transfer Surplus Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules to Turkey After Protracted Process

By Aviation Week: The Turkish government has finally confirmed it will soon take delivery of surplus Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules from the UK, after a long process.

2025-10-16T12:59:20.619861-07:00
ATC   Europe   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Bloomberg • Derek Decloet

Canadian Prime Minister Carney Urges NATO to Keep 'All Options' Open — Including Shooting Down Russian Jets if Airspace Is Violated

By Bloomberg: NATO countries should keep “all options” open if Russia violates their airspace again, including shooting down Russian jets, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

Also: Bloomberg
2025-10-16T14:06:42.006634-07:00