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Jan- 2023 -18 January
French Navy’s Atlantique 2 Fleet to Receive Engine Upgrade
France has awarded Safran Aircraft Engines a contract to provide maintenance services for the French Navy’s Atlantique 2 aircraft.
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18 January
Netherlands Set to Boost Push for Patriot Missile Defenses in Ukraine
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he intends to join German-US efforts to arm Ukraine with sophisticated Patriot air-defense systems.
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18 January
Australia to Scrap French-Built Military Helicopters
Australia announced it would scrap its fleet of French-made military helicopters, despite last-ditch lobbying by Paris to save the contract.
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17 January
Stratolaunch Talon-A Completes Second Captive Carry Trial
A Stratolaunch Talon-A separation test vehicle has completed its second captive carry flight test in Mojave, California.
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17 January
Procurement of New Canadian Military Aircraft for Arctic Operations Put On Hold
Canada has put off a project to replace its five-decade-old Twin Otter military aircraft used in Arctic operations.
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17 January
France Exploring ‘Largely-Ignored’ Higher Airspace
The French military is exploring ways to take advantage of a “largely-ignored” region in higher airspace to prepare for future battles.
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17 January
Russia Says Su-27 Fighter ‘Escorted’ German Plane Nearing Border
Moscow said it had dispatched a fighter jet to escort a German reconnaissance plane that was approaching its border.
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17 January
Ukrainian Troops in US for Patriot Training: US Military
Ukrainian soldiers have arrived in the US to learn how to use the Patriot air defense system to protect against Russian missile strikes.
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16 January
USAF Needs Stealth Tankers to Survive Chinese Missiles: Secretary
The US Air Force needs to transition to stealthy tanker and cargo aircraft amid growing Chinese missile reach, Secretary Frank Kendall said.
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16 January
Israel Delivers Air Attack Alert Technology to Ukraine
Israel has begun transferring air attack alert technology to Ukraine, helping the country receive prior missile and drone attack warnings.
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