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French group Dassault performed well in 2019 mainly thanks to export orders for its Rafale fighter.
Since Armenia occupied a portion of Azerbaijani territory in the 1990s, the two countries have fought a number of skirmishes along the de facto border.
The Indian Army is due to get its desired attack helicopters, while the Indian Navy will receive much-needed replacements for the elderly Sea King fleet.
The UK and Australia have joined forces to develop Mission Data Files for their F-35 fleets.
As the VH-92A test fleet works towards initial operational test and evaluation, Sikorsky has been contracted to build another six.
Collins Aerospace held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on its new landing gear facility in Fort Worth, as it expands its Pueblo and Spokane sites.
New trainers, transports, and a replacement for older Thai Air Force F-16s are to be purchased over the coming years, along with improved air defenses.
The major Franco-German FCAS partners have been given the green light for technology demonstrations, but Spanish industry is not yet involved.
Beriev’s latest Be-200 is painted in Navy colors, but there is some doubt as to whether the type has been ordered by the defense ministry.
Singapore’s air force chief, Major General Kelvin Khong, spoke to AIN about upcoming RSAF programs.
