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European Maritime Safety Agency selects Airbus Flexrotor drone for maritime surveillance missions

Airbus reports: Airbus has been awarded a framework contract by the European Maritime Security Agency to provide multipurpose maritime surveillance with the Flexrotor UAS.

2025-12-17T05:13:23.487514-08:00

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Last Updated: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, 7:46 AM PST

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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.

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2025-12-16T15:46:20.285809-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Leonardo receives formal contract for Austrian M-346 F Block 20 acquisition

By FlightGlobal: Leonardo is to start work on the Austrian air force's future fleet of 12 M-346 F Block 20 training and light-attack aircraft, having received a contract award via Italy's Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness.

Also: The Aviationist, Shephard Media, avionews.it and edrmagazine.eu
2025-12-17T02:25:37.788163-08:00