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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),...

October 9, 2025
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USAF Orders Eight Grey Wolf Helicopters

Germany has reportedly placed a quiet order for over 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Zetros military trucks to bolster Ukraine’s logistics and supply capabilities, according to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ). This follows...

October 9, 2025
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Germany OKs 7 Defense Deals, 20 Eurofighters

Finnish tech company Varjo has launched its XR-4 Series of mixed reality headsets aimed at defense and security training. The lineup includes XR-4 Secure Edition and XR-4 Focal Edition,...

October 8, 2025
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Bell Picks Marotta for Future Helo Power Unit

Bell Textron has awarded a contract to Marotta Controls to produce a power inverter for the MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), a key modernization program for the US...

October 7, 2025
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Barter Talks Begin Between India and Brazil on Jets

In a move that could reshape bilateral defense relations, India and Brazil are negotiating a barter-style defense deal to exchange military platforms of equal value instead of traditional cash...

October 7, 2025
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Sweden Places Order for 4 Embraer C-390 Planes

In a major acquisition aimed at bolstering airlift capacity, Sweden has ordered four Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft. The agreement integrates Stockholm into a growing European partnership alongside Austria and...