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July 24, 2025
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Contract for production support for Japanese Advanced Hawkeye aircraft awarded to Northrop

The US Department of Defense has granted Northrop Grumman a $140.8 million contract to produce five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for Japan under a 2024 Foreign Military Sale. The...

July 23, 2025
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Indian Army Receives First Apache Helicopters from Boeing

The Indian Army has officially received its first batch of AH-64E Apache helicopters from Boeing, under a U.S. Foreign Military Sales agreement approved in 2017. This initial delivery comprises...

July 23, 2025
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Italy Awards L3Harris a $300 Million Contract for Airborne Electronic Warfare Aircraft

L3Harris Technologies has secured a $300-million contract from the Italian government to deliver two specially modified Gulfstream G550 aircraft. These platforms will be equipped with advanced electromagnetic warfare systems,...

July 22, 2025
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Sixth Kaan Stealth Fighter Test Unit Delivered to Turkish Defense Program

In a strategic move underscoring its expanding defense capabilities, Turkey has procured the sixth prototype of the domestically developed TAI Kaan stealth aircraft. This acquisition permits concurrent testing and...

July 20, 2025
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Türkiye orders six KAAN fighter jet prototypes to advance domestic defense aviation capabilities.

Türkiye’s Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) has ordered a sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet, marking a major step in the nation’s indigenous defense aerospace ambitions. Developed by...

July 18, 2025
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UK unveils next-gen stealth fighter demonstrator featuring advanced digital technologies.

The United Kingdom has revealed a new combat air demonstrator concept that showcases advanced stealth shaping, digital flight control, and modern manufacturing techniques. The concept image displays a twin-engine...

July 18, 2025
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South Korea’s Boramae jet nears phase one completion with sixth prototype flight.

South Korea is aiming to produce up to 120 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets by the early 2030s, with initial deliveries of around 20 aircraft expected between 2026 and 2027....

July 18, 2025
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India and France partner to co-develop a $7.08B next-generation fighter jet engine.

India’s Ministry of Defence has recommended a major joint initiative with France to co-develop a 120 kN-class fighter jet engine, marking a pivotal step in India’s drive for defense...

July 17, 2025
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The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan purchases Airbus H160s.

Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau placed an order for an Airbus H160. The helicopter will be deployed for fire fighting, search and rescue missions, as well as disaster response...

July 16, 2025
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Morocco gives L3Harris a contract to improve its fleet of C-130 aircraft

The Royal Moroccan Air Force has contracted L3Harris Technologies to upgrade its fleet of C-130 transport aircraft. The project, beginning this year at L3Harris’ Texas-based Waco facility, will include...