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AeroForce X nears first flight after German MALE UAV prototype completed News AeroForce X nears first flight after German MALE UAV prototype completed Aerodata June 9, 2026 Leaked Russian minutes point to major Mi-8 helicopter production ramp-up News Leaked Russian minutes point to major Mi-8 helicopter production ramp-up Helicopter June 9, 2026 FCAS collapses as Germany and France fail to overcome Airbus-Dassault rift News FCAS collapses as Germany and France fail to overcome Airbus-Dassault rift 6th generation fighter … June 9, 2026 Airbus unveils U145 uncrewed helicopter based on proven H145 platform News Airbus unveils U145 uncrewed helicopter based on proven H145 platform Airbus Helicopters June 8, 2026 Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after missile attack Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after missile attack Iran June 8, 2026 Ukraine’s drones are now hunting Russian warships far beyond the Black Sea Ukraine’s drones are now hunting Russian warships far 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test base in satellite imagery B-2 Spirit May 5, 2026 UAE selects Embraer C-390 to modernise airlift fleet in first Middle East deal News UAE selects Embraer C-390 to modernise airlift fleet in first Middle East deal C-390 Millennium May 5, 2026 Israel to buy 50 more F-35s and F-15EXs in major fleet expansion News Israel to buy 50 more F-35s and F-15EXs in major fleet expansion Boeing F-15EX Eagle II May 5, 2026 Israel’s 1st Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker is now flying ahead of mid-2026 delivery News Israel’s 1st Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker is now flying ahead of mid-2026 delivery Boeing 767 May 5, 2026 F-16XL: The ambitious Falcon upgrade that lost out to the F-15E Strike Eagle News F-16XL: The ambitious Falcon upgrade that lost out to the F-15E Strike Eagle Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle May 4, 2026 The top 10 most widely used combat helicopters in the world in 2026 News The top 10 most widely used combat helicopters in the world in 2026 Airbus News May 4, 2026 The most feared aircraft of 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