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Chinese AI Monitoring System Allegedly Tracked US B-2 Bombers After Iran Strike

Chinese defense technology has intercepted radio transmissions from US B-2 Spirit bombers involved in a March 1 strike on Iran, claiming its AI-powered monitoring system detected the signals despite the aircraft’s stealth capability.

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GE Aerospace, Palantir Launch AI Push to Keep More US Military Planes in the Air

The companies said the goal is to spot problems earlier, untangle supply chain bottlenecks, and help sustain a larger share of mission-ready aircraft.

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US Air Force Revives E-7A Wedgetail Work With $2.4B Boeing Contracts

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing $2.43 billion in contracts to continue development work on the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft, signaling renewed momentum for the program.

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Canada to Upgrade Portugal’s P-3C Orion Patrol Aircraft

Canada has signed a government-to-government contract to modernize five Portuguese Air Force P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft.

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DARPA Explores Fold-Away Rotor Concept With New X-76 Aircraft

Runways could soon matter far less for the US Army as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency pushes ahead with the X-76 experimental aircraft.

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India Greenlights Massive Buy of 60 Military Airlifters

India has moved forward with a major effort to modernize its tactical airlift fleet after the Defence Procurement Board approved a proposal to acquire 60 transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force.

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Leonardo Unveils Tiltrotor Concept for Stable, Aerodynamic Flight

Leonardo has taken another step toward next-generation aviation with a new concept said to answer a long-standing question: what is the most efficient tiltrotor design?

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PBS Aerospace Lands Multi-Year Propulsion Deal for US Defense Programs

PBS Aerospace has signed a subcontract agreement worth “several tens of millions of dollars” with drone developer Zone 5 Technologies to support US defense propulsion programs.

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B-2 Spirit Modernization Advances With First Flight of SNC Comms Suite

SNC has completed the maiden flight of its Adaptable Communications Suite with the B-2 Spirit heavy strategic bomber aircraft.

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Boeing to Upgrade Infrared Countermeasures of Canadian, Australian C-17 Airlifters

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $13.1-million contract to modernize infrared countermeasures for C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft in service with Canada and Australia.

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