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Last Updated: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 12:20 PM PST

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

USAF flight school receives first Boeing T-7A Red Hawk as T-38C phase-out begins

By FlightGlobal: The US Air Force's Air Force's Air Education and Training Command has received its first Boeing T-7A Red Hawk trainer jet, marking a significant milestone in the service's efforts to modernise pilot training and replace its ageing fleet of Northrop T-38C Talon aircraft.

2025-12-12T11:56:33.954018-08:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Dave Graham

Switzerland trims F‑35A purchase to meet original budget as costs rise

By Reuters: Switzerland said on Friday it would reduce the number of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets it is buying from the United States so it can stick to the original budget plan after the cost of the order rose.

Also: AeroTime, Aviation Week and aerospaceglobalnews.com
2025-12-12T05:58:43.903106-08:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Australia awards CAE A$300M, 10-year contract to deliver RAAF Future Air Mission Training System

By FlightGlobal: CAE has been awarded a more than A$300 million ($200 million) contract to deliver the Royal Australian Air Force's Future Air Mission Training System capability.

Also: Skies Magazine, Australian Aviation and defenceconnect.com.au
2025-12-12T08:06:11.283047-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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lentoposti.fi

(FI) Order authorization for the Defence Forces to procure AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles

By lentoposti.fi: Puolustusministeri Antti Häkkänen on valtuuttanut Puolustusvoimat hankkimaan Yhdysvalloista AMRAAM AIM-120D-3 -ohjuksia (Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile).

Also: Economic Times
2025-12-12T03:53:30.773200-08:00