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Future US Combat Drone Completes Ground Engine Test

The US Air Force Research Laboratory and Blue Force Technologies have conducted a ground engine test for their Fury unmanned combat aircraft.

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Leonardo Picks Safran for New AW09 Helicopter Engine

Leonardo has chosen French defense firm Safran to equip the Kopter AW09 multi-role helicopter with a new engine.

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US Marines’ CH-53K Helicopter Lifts F-35C for First Time

A US Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion helicopter lifted an inoperable F-35 Lightning II fighter jet in a recent trial.

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Ukraine Shoots Down Three ‘Deadly’ Russian Choppers in 30 Minutes: Report

The Ukrainian military says it has destroyed three of Russia’s “deadliest and most advanced” helicopters in 30 minutes.

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Lockheed’s Advanced F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight

Lockheed Martin has announced the successful first flight of the advanced F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft at its Greenville, South Carolina site.

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Ukraine Leader Says Wants Long-Range Missiles, Jets From West

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he wants the West to send long-range missiles and jets to his war-torn country to help repel Russian troops. 

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Israel Requests 25 F-15EX Fighter Jets From US: Report

Israel has submitted a formal request to the US government for 25 F-15EX fighter aircraft, according to industry sources who spoke to Breaking Defense.

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Turkey Plans to Buy British Warplanes Amid Stalled F-16 Deal With US

Turkey reportedly plans to purchase a large package of weapons and military equipment from the UK amid a stalled F-16 deal with the US.

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Jordan OKs Purchase of 12 Block 70 F-16s From Lockheed Martin

The Royal Jordanian Air Force has announced the purchase of 12 Block 70 F-16s from American aerospace giant Lockheed Martin.

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Thales, Sabena to Upgrade French CN-235 Transport Fleet

France has awarded Thales and Sabena technics a contract to modernize the French Air and Space Force’s CN-235 military transport fleet.

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