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27 October

A Typhoon jet takes off from the RAF's Coningsby base in Lincolnshire, the UK

Turkey Eyes Eurofighter Deal as UK’s Starmer Visits

UK's Prime Minister Starmer arrived in Ankara to meet President Erdogan for talks focused on Turkey's purchase of Eurofighter jets.

27 October

A Ukrainian soldier preparing a drone for use.

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Says Downed 193 Ukrainian Drones Overnight

Russia said it had downed 193 Ukrainian drones overnight, with local authorities reporting one person killed in the attack.

27 October

Jodesz Gavilan

France to Buy Third EMALS Catapult for Next-Gen Aircraft Carrier

France is looking to purchase its third Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System catapult track for its next-generation aircraft carrier.

24 October

Jodesz Gavilan

France Unveils CALAMAR Multi-Domain Weapons Testing Range

France has revealed its new weapons testing site to evaluate advanced air, land, and naval systems under realistic combat conditions.

24 October

Jodesz Gavilan

Anduril Acquires AIRS to Boost Infrared Sensor Capabilities

Defense technology firm Anduril has bought American Infrared Solutions to further develop its infrared sensor portfolio.

24 October

Three French Air and Space Force Dassault Rafales fly in formation behind a U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 20, 2025. The U.S. participated in a multinational exercise with the French Air Force to strengthen partner integration and foreign relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)

Rojoef Manuel

France Clarifies Rafale Jet Expansion After Budget Sparks Confusion

France has confirmed it does not plan a massive expansion of its Rafale fighter jet fleet, saying its goal remains 225 aircraft and not 286, as some reports have claimed.

23 October

Jodesz Gavilan

Embraer, South Korea Deepen Defense Industry Partnership

Brazil's Embraer and South Korea have agreed to expand cooperation in defense manufacturing, technology exchange, and market development.

23 October

FA-50 Fighting Eagles. Photo: Korea Aerospace Industries

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Signs Deal With GE Aerospace for S. Korea Jet, Helicopter Engines

Hanwha Aerospace has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to buy new engine kits for South Korea’s homegrown fighter aircraft and helicopters, according to local media.

23 October

Giulia Bernacchi

US Air Force Partners With Merlin to Develop Next-Gen Autonomous Flight Systems

Merlin has signed an agreement with the US Air Force to develop autonomous flight technologies for improved mission resilience.

23 October

Pictured are Hercules C-130J from 47 Sqn, on a final flypast over the UK before its forthcoming retirement. Three RAF Hercules C130 aircraft have conducted a tour of the UK as a farewell tour ahead of their withdrawal from service at the end of June. The trio departed RAF Brize Norton at 10am, performing a set of flypasts across all four countries in the UK before returning to Brize Norton in the early evening. The first Hercules arrived at Marshalls of Cambridge in December 1966 Hercules. Since entering RAF service, originally with 242 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Thorney Island, it has operated across the globe in support of UK military and humanitarian relief operations. The transition to the 22-strong Atlas (A400) fleet and other air mobility aircraft has been ongoing for some time. 47 Squadron and the Hercules will continue to deliver on operations supporting UK defence objectives until 30 Jun 23.

Rojoef Manuel

Marshall Aerospace to Overhaul 12 Ex-British C-130Js for Turkish Air Force

Turkey has signed a multi-year contract with Marshall Aerospace to maintain and upgrade 12 former Royal Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft acquired from the UK.

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