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The new deal will bring Rafale deliveries to Egypt from France to 54 aircraft, making it the most important export customer to date.

An operational aircraft carrier capability is being restored to the Royal Navy after more than a decade with the deployment of the Queen Elizabeth.

The leading engine companies from France, Germany, and Spain have forged a framework for joint development of the engine for the Next-generation Fighter.

The latest test campaign has achieved most of the objectives required to clear the A400M to refuel helicopters in flight.

Tokyo has ordered three examples of Northrop Grumman's high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned air vehicle, along with associated ground equipment.

The second-hand Hercules airlifters will double the Polish air force’s tactical transport capacity.

The March 26 test flight at Yuma Proving Ground was also used to expand the Valyrie’s performance envelope.

3D printers could be deployed in the field to manufacture spare parts rather than rely on a sizeable spares pack or time-consuming deliveries.

Singapore is receiving a batch of the latest Puma derivative as part of a rotary-wing fleet modernization that also includes new CH-47F Chinooks.

The German navy is seeking a replacement for its Lockheed P-3 Orions, which are slated for retirement in 2024.

Initial production fighters are assigned to the U.S. Air Force's Eglin base for an accelerated test program to get the new Eagle into service in 2024/25.

Denmark has 27 of the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing versions on order and expects to deploy them from 2023.

The Airpower Teaming System air vehicle is the first military aircraft to be designed and built in Australia in over five decades.

Sikorsky’s latest heavylift helicopter has been chosen over the CH-47 to replace first-generation CH-53s in service with the Israeli Air Force.

An initial order for two Pegasus tankers begins the replacement process for Israel’s elderly Boeing 707-based refuelers.

Initial operational capability has been reached by the Northrop Grumman RQ-4D fifteen months after the first was delivered.

Japan’s first new-generation 767-based tanker is in the air and due for delivery to the JASDF later this year.

The Spice 250 ER is a turbojet-powered derivative of Rafael’s combat-proven precision glide weapon.

Boeing is to build up to 144 F-15EX Eagle fighters for the U.S. Air Force, destined for service with Air National Guard units.

The first batch of F-16s from the Israeli Air Force arrived at Top Aces' Arizona location this week.

Having bought Cobham Aviation Services in September, Draken has formally rebranded its UK-based activity.

The Greek government has now signed the anticipated contract for the urgent acquisition of 18 Dassault Rafale fighters.

Greece is upgrading 84 of its F-16s with AESA radar as part of a major overhaul of its fighter force.

The SeaGuardian is the maritime surveillance version of the MQ-9B, capable of anti-submarine warfare.

The approval covers 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk1A aircraft to join the 40 Mk1s already in service or delivery, plus 56 Airbus C295 transports.

The first of 55 modified Mirage 2000D multi-role fighters will now undergo tests, working towards a service entry in 2022.

The 20-year deal also includes the supply of 10 Leonardo M-346 advanced trainers.

France's new aircraft carrier program is moving into the detailed design phase as it aims for a 2038 entry-into-service date.

Australia has become the seventh nation to declare initial operational capability for its Lockheed Martin F-35s.

Tests have been undertaken to validate the F/A-18E/F’s ability to launch from the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers.