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Jun- 2025 -

11 June

A group of C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft sits on the flightline June 3, 2025, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The C-5M, with a cargo load of 281,001 pounds, can fly 2,150 nautical miles, offload and fly to a second base 500 nautical miles away from the original destination without aerial refueling. With aerial refueling, the C-5M's range is limited only by crew endurance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeremy Larlee)

Lockheed to Support Avionics Upgrades of US Air Force C-5M Fleet

The US Department of Defense has contracted Lockheed Martin to deliver maintenance and logistics support for the US Air Force’s C-5M Super Galaxy fleet.

11 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Denmark to Buy Anti-Air Defense Systems From European Makers

Denmark will acquire short-range ground-based anti-air systems from manufacturers in France, Germany and Norway to protect its civilians and military installations, the defense ministry announced on Tuesday.

10 June

A400M Atlas military transport aircraft. Photo: Airbus

Inder Singh Bisht

Airbus to Equip German A400Ms With Infrared Missile Protection Systems

Airbus has been contracted by the German arms procurement agency to equip 23 German Air Force A400Ms with Elbit Systems’ DIRCM protection systems.

10 June

U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua M. Biedermann, left, 53rd Test and Evaluation Group commander, passes the unit guidon to Lt. Col. Matthew W. Jensen, inaugural commander of the Experimental Operations Unit (EOU), during the EOU activation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 5, 2025. The transfer of the guidon formally established the new unit under Jensen’s leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

Juster Domingo

US Air Force Launches Experimental Operations Unit

The US Air Force (USAF)'s 53rd Wing has activated a new unit that will evaluate the progress of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.

10 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Rafale’s SPECTRA EW Suite Under Scrutiny After Indo-Pak Clashes

A French lawmaker has called for an overhaul of the Rafale's SPECTRA electronic warfare system following its alleged failure during India-Pakistan clashes.

10 June

Juster Domingo

Poland Cancels S-70i Black Hawk Helicopter Deal

Poland has canceled its plans to purchase 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces, citing a shift in defense spending priorities.

10 June

Joe Saballa

MD Helicopters Pitches MD 530F as US Army’s Next Trainer

MD Helicopters is pitching its five-bladed MD 530F as the US Army’s next training platform to prepare the next generation of military pilots.

10 June

Giulia Bernacchi

Northrop Grumman, Marshall Propose Next-Gen UK Ground-Based Air Defense

Northrop Grumman has partnered with Marshall to develop a proposal for the UK’s next-generation Ground-Based Air Defense program.

10 June

Textron's T-54A multi-engine training system aircraft is seen parked in the middle of what appears to be an aircraft runway. The plane has two propellers, one on each of its wings. The aircraft is painted white with navy blue accents on its wings and the front of the cockpit. The background is a clear blue sky with a few streaks of light, white clouds.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy T-54A Trainer Aircraft Achieves Initial Operating Capability

The US Navy’s T-54A Marlin II has achieved initial operational capability for training programs across the force.

10 June

Inder Singh Bisht

German F-35s to Be Armed With Joint Strike Missiles

Germany has decided to acquire the Joint Strike Missile for its F-35 fighter jets in a deal worth approximately 6.5-billion Norwegian kroner ($642 million).

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