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October 22, 2025
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US Army Buys Nine CH-47F Chinooks for $461M

The U.S. Army has ordered nine CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing under contracts totaling $461 million, as part of efforts to modernize heavy-lift operations. Covering production Lots...

October 21, 2025
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Lithuania Gets First UH-60 Black Hawks

Lithuania has officially received the first two of four UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters ordered from the US in 2020. The order includes additional equipment, spare parts, and training packages,...

October 20, 2025
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Korean Air, Archer Partner on eVTOL

Korean Air and Archer Aviation have signed an agreement to commercialize Archer’s Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Korea, initially targeting government applications. Korean Air plans...

October 19, 2025
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Israel Picks L3Harris, IAI for Blue Sky Jet

L3Harris Technologies recently secured a significant contract valued at $2.26 billion to supply modified Bombardier Global 6500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Republic of Korea...

October 18, 2025
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Korea Picks L3Harris for AEW&C Aircraft

L3Harris Technologies has secured a major $2.26 billion defense contract to deliver modified Bombardier Global 6500 airborne early‑warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). The...

October 17, 2025
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Northrop Delivers Laser Minehunting System to South Korea

Northrop Grumman has completed delivery of the first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to South Korea, enhancing the nation’s ability to counter naval mines and safeguard critical maritime...

October 15, 2025
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Belgium Accepts First F-35A Jets From Lockheed

Lockheed Martin has handed over the first three F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to the Belgian Air Force, marking a pivotal transition as Belgium replaces its aging F-16 fleet...

October 14, 2025
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Serco Wins UK Typhoon Engine Support Deal

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a five-year, £7.8 million ($10 million) contract with Serco to deliver maintenance and logistics support for the EJ200 engines powering the Royal...

October 13, 2025
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Sweden Extends Gripen Support in $360M Upgrade

Sweden has extended its long-term maintenance and support relationship with Saab, awarding a roughly 4-billion krona contract to continue sustainment work for Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighter fleets....

October 11, 2025
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Denmark Orders 16 More US F-35 Jets

Denmark has announced the purchase of 16 additional F-35 fighter jets from the United States, bringing its fleet to 43. The deal, valued at 29 billion kroner ($4.5 billion),...