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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 introduction of the Airbus tanker/transport has greatly enhanced the RSAF’s capabilities, notably in the fields of medevac and fighter deployment.
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.
Purchase of eight more Airbus H225Ms is part of French government's sitmulus plan to aid the aerospace industry.
The second-hand Hercules airlifters will double the Polish air force’s tactical transport capacity.
Airbus is expanding the flight envelope of its VSR700 optionally piloted vehicle (OPV), recently achieving forward speeds of 60 knots.
Korea’s fifth-generation fighter has been developed partly in conjunction with Indonesia, although its continued participation is under question.
