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Egypt Unveils New Rafale Fighter Jet in France and Enhances Its Air Superiority

The Egyptian fighter jet “Rafale” of the latest global model F4.1 made its first appearance in the skies of France during test flights, becoming the focus of Israeli military affairs websites. The…

Spain orders 18 C295 transport aircraft from Airbus

The Spanish Ministry of Defence has acquired 18 Airbus C295 transport aircraft to replace the CN235 and C212 fleets dedicated to the training of pilots and paratroopers of the Spanish…

Embraer delivers first A-29N Super Tucanos to the Portuguese Air Force and announces potential assembly line in Portugal

Embraer delivered the first five A-29N Super Tucanos to the Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF) during a ceremony held at OGMA’s facilities, attended by authorities, Embraer executives, and guests. This…

Contract agreed between UK and Türkiye for the purchase of 20 Typhoon aircraft

The UK Government has announced a c.£5.4 billion agreement with the Republic of Türkiye for the purchase of 20 Typhoon aircraft and an associated weapons and integration package, sustaining more…

Indonesia confirms plan to acquire 42 Chinese J-10 jets amid U.S. F-15EX uncertainty

Indonesia has confirmed plans to buy 42 Chinese-built Chengdu J-10 fighter aircraft under a defense modernization program scheduled to begin in 2026. The announcement was made in Jakarta on October 15, 2025, following months…

“Saab” and the Swedish Armed Forces extend “Gripen” maintenance contract

Saab and the Swedish Armed Forces have extended an existing contract and Saab has received an order for support- and maintenance services for Gripen C/D and E. The order value…

Germany Approves €3.75 B Eurofighter Tranche 5 Fighter Jet Buy Replacing Tornado Fleet

Germany’s Bundestag Budget Committee has approved the €3.75 billion procurement of 20 Eurofighter aircraft under a new Tranche 5 package, with deliveries scheduled between 2031 and 2034. The move strengthens…

Boeing lands $173M contract for 8 more MH-139A helicopters for US Air Force

Boeing has announced plans to manufacture eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for the US Air Force, in a deal worth more than $173 million.  This latest order follows a…

Sweden orders four Embraer C-390 Millennium as part of joint European procurement

The Kingdom of Sweden acquired today four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer. The contract also includes seven additional purchase options, paving the way for future acquisitions by other European…

“Leonardo” signs multi-year in-service support contract extension for the Kuwait Air Force’s Eurofighter fleet programme

The Ministry of Defence of Kuwait has decided to exercise an in-service support extension option for the Kuwait Air Force’s Eurofighter aircraft fleet programme for which Leonardo acts as prime…