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Modifications to Hungary’s Gripens will allow them to fire new weapons, such as the IRIS-T and Meteor air-to-air missiles.

Having announced the AW169's selection in 2020, Austria has now committed to the purchase with a government-to-government order from Italy.

Ultimately France intends to buy 169 H160Ms for the HIL (light joint helicopter) requirement to serve with the air force, army and navy.

The former BACN-carrying high-altitude UAVs will be outfitted to support hypersonic missile tests as part of the SkyRange initiative.

Kuwait’s new Typhoons are the first of the breed to feature an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.

Romania wishes to increase its F-16 fighter fleet by taking up aircraft being rendered surplus by deliveries of F-35s to fellow NATO nations.

The Mojave unmanned aircraft system draws on the Reaper and Gray Eagle-ER, but focuses on greater payload and short/rough-field operations.

After an exhaustive and well-publicized evaluation, Finland has followed Switzerland in choosing Lockheed Martin's F-35 to replace its F/A-18s fighters.

Problems with the MRH90 Taipan military helicopter fleet have spurred the search for a successor, with the UH-60M leading the field.

While the UAE awaits the outcome of its intended purchase of F-35s from the U.S., the air force has ordered 80 Rafales.

The announcement leaves the Lockheed Martin F-35 and Saab Gripen as the last remaining contenders for Canada's Future Fighter Capability Project.

After over 35 years the Boeing F/A-18A/B fighter has bowed out of RAAF service, leaving the F/A-18F Super Hornet and F-35A to provide Australia’s airpower.

Deliveries of the second-generation of the Swedish multi-role fighter will begin shortly to the Brazilian and Swedish air forces.

The Exocet-armed AH-15B version of the H225M helicopter provides the Brazilian navy with a powerful anti-ship capability.

Having discussed the issue for some time, the Indonesian air force has ordered the A400M, and holds an option to come back for more.

The Mi-171A2 is the first role-convertible member of the 'Hip' family to receive civil certification.

The latest order for two 777Fs from Emirates SkyCargo will expand the freight-carrier’s fleet to a dozen.

Kuwait is the first operator in the region of the Airbus H225M Caracal, the most recent development of the evergreen Puma/Super Puma/Cougar family.

Sikorsky’s mighty CH-53K King Stallion is gearing up for operational service as the replacement for the U.S. Marine Corps’ long-serving Super Stallions.

An order from lessor Air Lease Corporation includes the first for A350 freighters following the type’s launch in the summer.

Also known as the Swing-Role Surveillance System, the Saab GlobalEye serves as an operational asset of the UAE Air Force.

Saudi company SAEI is seeking to enhance its MRO offer by working with Thales specialists.

Elbit's Emirati subidiary will promote the company's products and services in the region and work with local partners.

The PC-7 MKX is offered as a low-cost trainer that is optimized for training students destined for today’s modern cockpits.

Two existing ATR customers in Europe have opted for the ATR 72-600 to continue their respective fleet modernization efforts.

Buying two more A330 MRTTs from Airbus will bring the UAE Air Force and Air Defence fleet up to five tanker transports.

Four years ago Calidus surprised showgoers with the B-250, but now the company has unveiled a much larger attack aircraft.

Global logistics company DHL is introducing converted 767 freighters as it modernizes its intercontinental fleet in a drive for greater efficiency.

The E-11A BACN—inevitably known as the “bacon”—is a rarely seen U.S. Air Force asset, and recently the service has signed for six more.

Having officially launched series production of the T-7A in February, Boeing is nearing completion of the first flying aircraft.