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The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) is set to receive a significant upgrade with the recent order of six H145M helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. This agreement signifies a modernization effort for Brunei’s air force, phasing out its aging BO105 fleet.
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Boeing averted a potential crisis in its fighter jet production by acquiring the critical GKN Aerospace facility in Hazelwood, Missouri. This deal safeguards not only the continued manufacture of F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets but also the jobs of approximately 550 skilled workers.
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Saab achieved a significant accomplishment in its GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) program on April 18, 2024, with the delivery of the fourth aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This latest delivery comes just four years after the UAE received their first GlobalEye, showcasing the program’s efficient execution.
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Hungary gears up to welcome its first Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft on Apr. 12. The aircraft, manufactured in Brazil, will arrive at Kecskemét air base for a three-week testing period, marking a significant step towards replacing the Hungarian Air Force’s (HAF) existing fleet of An-26 turboprop transports.
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has further strengthened its rotary-wing fleet by placing an order for three additional Airbus H225 helicopters. This latest acquisition brings the JCG’s total H225 fleet to 18, solidifying their position as the leading operator of Super Puma family helicopters in Japan.
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