The militaries of at least 20 countries now rely on Ukrainian military technologies (including drones):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6pryqt1dwY

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US Military Seeks Replacement for Aging C-146 Special Ops Transport Plane

The US Military is on the hunt for a next-generation transport plane to replace its aging C-146 Wolfhound, as the current fleet faces sustainment and range limitations despite being battle-proven. A successor is needed to keep special ops missions flying high.

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UK Delays F-35 Software, Turns to US Glide Bombs

The UK Ministry of Defence has authorised the purchase of US-made glide bombs, known as GBU-53/B StormBreaker, to equip the F-35 with an interim stand-off capability until its own advanced SPEAR 3 system is ready. This move will enhance the F-35's firepower with a versatile 200-pound bomb that can glide up to 69 miles and track targets with radar,…

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Pentagon Revives E-7 Radar Aircraft Program With New Funding Request

The Pentagon is reviving its E-7 Radar Aircraft program with a fresh funding request, marking a significant shift in its approach to airborne early warning systems. Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the department has moved on from a divest-to-invest mindset, now prioritizing the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft.

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Israel Weighs $50 Billion F-35, F-15 Fighter Jet Expansion

Israel's military is gearing up for a major expansion, with plans to acquire around 50 additional F-35 and F-15 fighter jets in a deal valued at a whopping $50 billion. This significant upgrade would substantially boost the country's air defense capabilities.

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Israel approves purchase of new F-35 and F-15 squadrons
The Israeli cabinet has approved the acquisition of two new fighter squadrons. The purchase includes a fourth F-35I Adir squadron and a second F-15IA squadron. This procurement is part of a comprehensive decade-long defense strengthening plan. The total budget for the plan amounts to 350 billion shekels. With this decision, Israel continues the modernization of its air force capabilities.

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Navy Revives P-8A Aircraft Buys Amid Modernization Push

The Navy is revving up its modernization efforts with a big-ticket buy: 12 new P-8A Poseidon aircraft, valued at just over $4.2 billion, set to resume production after a two-year pause. This move is part of the Navy's FY27 budget pitch, aimed at bolstering its fleet with cutting-edge tech.

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USAF plans to purchase E-7A Wedgetail aircraft
The United States Air Force has announced plans to acquire five Boeing E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft. This decision adds to an existing contract for two prototypes of this type. Consequently, the total number of ordered aircraft will reach seven units. At the same time, the U.S. military department has adjusted its earlier intentions regarding a larger-scale replacement of the airborne early warning and control fleet. The new approach involves a more gradual modernization of the fleet rather than a single large-scale procurement.

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Air Force Accelerates Low-Cost Cruise Missile Buys

The Air Force is gearing up to supercharge its munitions inventory with a massive buy of nearly 27,000 low-cost cruise missiles, dubbed the Family of Affordable Mass Missile, with a whopping $12 billion allocated to stockpile the game-changing weapon. This aggressive plan aims to rapidly replenish stockpiles and expand production.

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Pakistan Navy Evolves with Expanded Surface Fleet Capabilities

The Pakistan Navy has set its sights on a formidable fleet of over 50 ships, including 20 major surface vessels, a goal that has driven nearly two decades of strategic shipbuilding and modernization efforts. This ambitious vision has been taking shape since 2007, with a focus on replacing aging vessels with cutting-edge,…

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