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With the first production AESA radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon now being delivered, further development is being conducted in two separate efforts.

Orders from two Gulf nations—Saudi Arabia and Qatar—paved the way for the U.S. Air Force itself to begin buying the F-15 Eagle again after 20 years.

After a series of unsuccessful attempts, DARPA’s Gremlins recoverable UAV program has launched and snagged an X-61A air vehicle in flight.

The Gulf island kingdom is buying a dozen of the U.S.-made Vipers to modernize its attack helicopter fleet.

The latest Interim Capability Release for the troubled tanker opens up a large number of potential receivers.

The UH-60V is an upgraded version of the UH-60L utility transport helicopter with a state-of-the-art integrated cockpit system.

Two U.S. Marine Corps Lockheed Martin F-35Bs have successfully undertaken the first operations by the aircraft from a Japanese naval vessel.

The next major iteration of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has moved a step closer to operational fielding with the delivery of the first production aircraft.

The long-running saga of re-engining the venerable B-52 bomber has now become reality with the award of a major new engine contract to Rolls-Royce.

Two F-117s have deployed to Fresno to train with the California ANG, affording the public its first view of the aircraft since its 2008 "retirement".

The U.S. Air Force is gearing up to buy another fleet of tankers, which could pitch the A330 MRTT into battle again with the Boeing KC-46.

The additional fighters will allow the Hellenic Air Force to restore the number of aircraft within the Tanagra fighter wing to full level.

The direct commercial sale of C-130Js had previously gone unreported, but has been made public during a visit to Marietta by Indonesia’s air chief.

The Airbus medium transport will replace the Indian Air Force’s aging fleet of HAL-built British Aerospace HS 748s.

The order for the tactical/strategic-capable heavylifter follows on from the delivery of the smaller C295.

The ARES demonsatrator will help the U.S. Army decide on how best to replace its fleet of aging RC-12 Guardrail aircraft.

A large-scale evacuation of allied personnel and at-risk Afghan nationals is under way from Kabul’s Hamid Karzai airport.

With the first flight of its first P-8, Norway has taken a major step towards becoming the second Poseidon operator in Europe after the UK.

The withdrawal of the E-3D airborne warning and control aircraft leaves a temporary capability gap that will be filled by aircraft from NATO allies.

Bell’s vision is for a family of military air vehicles that can achieve speeds beyond those offered by the company’s current tiltrotor technology.

The long-serving variable-stability testbed and research platform is being recruited to the Skyborg autonomous low-cost air vehicle development effort.

The first six Rafales for Greece will remain in France for a while to train Greek aircrew and technicians.

Russia’s latest fighter design is focused primarily on export sales, although could receive a small domestic order to boost its marketability.

The light attack aircraft are being procured as part of a build-up of attack assets to counter extremist forces in the north of the country.

The delivery of the aircraft to the San Diego Air and Space Museum brings the flying career of the S-3 to a close after nearly 50 years.

The first of five P-8A Poseidons is scheduled to take to the air for the first time before the end of July.

U.S. suppliers have beaten European competitors in Switzerland's Air 2030 program for new fighters and an air defense system.

The U.S. is happy to sell F-16s to the Philippines, but the price may be too high for Manila.

Parliamentary approval of the 2022 defense budget clears the path for development of the FCAS next-generation air combat system.

With its latest order the RAF becomes the first export customer for the Block II version of Boeing's Chinook helicopter.