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16 October

Nigerian Air Force to Expand Fleet With 34 Italian Aircraft

Nigeria is expanding its air force fleet, acquiring 24 M-346 light fighter-trainer aircraft and 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters from Italian defense manufacturer Leonardo.

16 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

L3Harris Challenges US Army’s $991M HADES Spy Plane Deal With Sierra Nevada

L3Harris is disputing the US Army’s decision to select Sierra Nevada Corporation for its nearly $1-billion HADES spy plane program.

15 October

Land

The B-21 Raider program is on track and continues flight testing at Northrop Grumman’s manufacturing facility on Edwards Air Force Base, California. The B-21 will have an open architecture to integrate new technologies and respond to future threats across the spectrum of operations. The B-21 Long Range Strike Family of Systems will greatly enhance mission effectiveness and Joint interoperability in advanced threat environments, strengthening U.S. deterrence and strategic advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Rojoef Manuel

Conti Federal to Construct B-21 Fuel Cell Hangar at Ellsworth AFB

The US Air Force has awarded Conti Federal a $31.7-million deal to establish a B-21 Raider stealth bomber fuel cell hangar at Ellsworth AFB.

14 October

Air

Three A-29 Super Tucanos prepare for a ferry flight to Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 18, where they will join a unique fleet at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. (Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Receives Three Super Tucanos for Training, Test Applications

The US Air Force has accepted three A-29 Super Tucano aircraft in California to expand its training and test capabilities.

9 October

Air

A Mirage 2000 of the French Air Force in the Norwegian airspace during exercise Trident Juncture 2018 on Oct 28. With around 50,000 personnel participating in Trident Juncture 2018, it is one of the largest NATO exercises in recent years. Around 250 aircraft, 65 vessels and more than 10,000 vehicles are involved in the exercise in Norway. Photo by Jean-Luc Brunet / Armée de l'Air / Défense

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive French Mirage 2000 Jets by First Half of 2025

France’s Ministry of Defense is planning to send the first tranche of French-made Mirage 2000 aircraft to Ukraine in the first half of 2025.

8 October

Air

Joe Saballa

Embraer Unveils Military Variant of E190-E2 Aircraft

Embraer quietly introduced a military variant of its E190-E2 commercial jet at the Korea Army International Defense Exhibition.

7 October

Europe

Joe Saballa

Ukraine’s F-16s Outdated, Can’t Outclass Russia’s Best Jets: Ex-US General

The F-16s provided to Kyiv by its Western partners are reportedly outdated models, meaning they are not as capable as Russia’s top combat aircraft.

4 October

Americas

Skydweller Aero's 'Skydweller' drone in flight

Giulia Bernacchi

Solar-Powered ‘Skydweller’ Drone Flies 22.5 Hours in Test

Skydweller Aero has completed several flight tests of its “Skydweller” solar-powered drone, including one in which it flew continuously for 22.5 hours.

3 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Opens Largest Military Engine Sustainment Facility

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has officially opened its largest sustainment site for military engines in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

3 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

British Jets ‘Played Their Part’ in Defending Israel: UK

The British government said its armed forces "played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation" after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel.

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