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Royal Thai Air Force Orders A330 MRTT+
Military Aviation

Royal Thai Air Force Becomes A330 MRTT+ Launch Customer

Thailand has ordered a single example of the new, upgraded Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+). Based on the upgraded A330-800 platform, this order is not only the…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 26, 2025
Hivemind AI BQM-177 DT25
Drones

BQM-177A, Airbus DT25 Target Drones Test Flown with Hivemind AI

Shield AI’s Hivemind powered autonomous BQM-177A threat-representative maneuvers for the U.S. Navy and DT25 counter-UAV tracking trials in Norway. NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) and Shield AI announced on Sep.…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 25, 2025
J-XDS Best Look
China

This Might Be Our Best Look Yet at the Chinese J-XDS Stealth Jet

For the first time, the J-XDS was photographed at close distance on the ground, revealing new details. Two new photos, captured off the camera’s screen, show for the first time…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 25, 2025
Viper Shield Pod
Military Aviation

L3Harris Unveils Podded Variant of Viper Shield Electronic Warfare System

The Viper Shield pod shares commonality with the internally mounted variant and would offer the same level of protection from evolving threats. U.S. company L3Harris revealed on Sep. 25, 2025…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 25, 2025
Helsing CA-1 Europa
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Helsing Unveils CA-1 Europa Autonomous UCAV

The CA-1 Europa aims to deliver affordable mass and strategic autonomy through AI-powered air combat and multi-role mission flexibility. German defense technology company Helsing has unveiled the CA-1 Europa, a…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 25, 2025
Spain 45 Hurjets
Military Aviation

Spain Approves Procurement of 45 Hürjets

The aircraft will be manufactured in Turkey and will undergo customization with Spanish subsystems and components at Airbus’ facilities in Spain. Spain’s Council of Ministers approved on Sep. 24, 2025…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 25, 2025
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