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Embraer delivers first A-29N Super Tucanos to Portuguese Air Force; eyes final assembly line in Portugal

english.defensearabia.com reports: 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.

Also: Air Data News and Aviation24
2025-12-17T11:25:53.572247-08:00

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Last Updated: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, 1:48 PM PST

2025-12-17T13:48:59.631953-08:00 2025-12-17T13:48:59.631953-08:00 (2025-12-17T13:48:59.631953-08:00)

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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.

2025-12-17T10:49:43.042446-08:00
MRO   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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.

Also: APAC Defence Reporter and defensemirror.com
2025-12-17T11:31:04.212492-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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Airbus • News Release

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

By Airbus: 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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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.

Also: Janes, asdnews.com and 8 more
2025-12-16T15:46:20.285809-08:00