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Aviation Today • Rich Abott

Navy and Boeing push MQ-25 Stingray first flight into early 2026

The U.S. Navy and Boeing have pushed the MQ-25A Stingray's maiden carrier-based flight-test into early 2026, the government-industry team said, citing continued development and verification work. The delay alters the programme's flight-test schedule while teams report ongoing systems integration and readiness activity.

2025-12-18T09:55:19.334950-08:00
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

KAI secures contract for KF-21 strike capabilities

By FlightGlobal: Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a W686 billion ($465 million) contract from Seoul's defence procurement agency to expand the KF-21 fighter's weapons capability beyond air-to-air systems, with air-to-ground testing now accelerated to early 2027.

2025-12-18T07:50:56.807200-08:00
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Airbus • News Release

Spain’s Ministry of Defence places order for 100 Airbus helicopters via DGAM

By Airbus: Spain is placing orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) of the Ministry of Defence.

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2025-12-18T03:29:31.759253-08:00
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ch-aviation • CH-Aviation Staff

Irish Air Corps receives factory-new Dassault Falcon 6X at Dublin Airport for VIP operations

By ch-aviation: The Irish Air Corps (Dublin International) has taken delivery of a factory-new Falcon 6X, on schedule with the original delivery timeline. The aircraft, set to...

2025-12-18T06:27:01.736624-08:00