GE to produce F414 turbofans in India

The Biden administration has granted approval for General Electric Co (GE) to produce F414 jet engines in India, signaling a significant step forward in defense collaboration between the United States and India. The decision comes as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic ties and foster closer military-to-military cooperation between the two nations.

US Navy 100125-N-6003P-011 An F-A-18 Super Hornet jet engine is tested at full throttle
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Argentina signs contract to buy six Bell 407GXi helicopters

Bell Textron Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has confirmed the procurement of six Bell 407GXi helicopters by the Ministry of Defence of Argentina. The purchase agreement, signed with the Canadian Commercial Corporation, strengthens Argentina’s search and rescue capabilities.

UAEAF Bell 407 at Dubai Airshow 2019
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The first B-52H to get an AESA radar

In a significant step towards modernizing the B-52 fleet, a B-52 bomber from the 307th Bomb Wing has arrived at a Boeing facility in San Antonio to commence the installation of the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system. This milestone marks the beginning of a crucial phase in the Air Force’s B-52 Radar Modernization Program.


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Boeing and ST Engineering explores setting up P-8A service center in Singapore

Boeing has recently inked a promising Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ST Engineering, outlining their intent to collaborate on various fronts for the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft. This strategic partnership aims to bolster systems integration, training, local parts distribution, and support and sustainment work for the renowned military aircraft.

US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft

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