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June 16, 2025
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Portugal Confirms Acquisition of Sixth KC-390 Millennium and Adds Ten More Options

Embraer, a leading global aerospace company, announced at the 55th Paris Air Show that Portugal has decided to acquire a sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft. The original contract, signed in...

June 12, 2025
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Ankara to Deliver 48 Kaan Fighter Jets to Indonesia in $10B Agreement

President Erdogan revealed that Turkey will export 48 advanced fighter aircraft to Indonesia as part of a $10 billion defense contract. The agreement covers the Kaan stealth jet, produced...

June 12, 2025
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Portugal to Explore F-35 Industrial Opportunities Under Lockheed Pact

Lockheed Martin has formalized a cooperation deal with AED Cluster Portugal to assess the potential for Portuguese industry to support the F-35 fighter jet program. This engagement proceeds despite...

June 11, 2025
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C-5M Super Galaxy Fleet to Get Avionics Boost From Lockheed Martin

The Department of Defense has contracted Lockheed Martin for $56 million to provide maintenance and logistics for the USAF’s C-5M Super Galaxy fleet. This effort is central to an...

June 10, 2025
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Black Hawk Deal Canceled as Poland Rethinks Military Spending

Poland has opted not to proceed with its previously planned purchase of 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for its armed forces. The Polish Armament Group ended the procurement process,...

June 9, 2025
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Azerbaijan Increases Fighter Jet Deal With Pakistan to 40 JF-17s

Azerbaijan has more than doubled its order of JF-17 Thunder multirole fighters from Pakistan, now totaling 40 units. The original 2024 deal, worth $1.6 billion, was aimed at improving...

June 6, 2025
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China to Begin FC-31 Jet Deliveries to Pakistan Within Months

Pakistan is slated to receive FC-31 Gyrfalcon stealth fighters from China as part of its ongoing air force upgrade. The collaboration surfaced publicly in 2024 with the unveiling of...

June 5, 2025
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Turkey Bolsters Somali Military With Helicopter Fleet Delivery

In a key defense milestone, Turkey has handed over combat and utility helicopters to Somalia under a joint security arrangement finalized earlier this year. The shipment—three T129 attack helicopters...

June 4, 2025
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Philippines Orders 12 More FA-50 Fighter Jets from KAI Following Jet Crash

South Korean defense firm KAI has confirmed a new contract with the Philippines for 12 FA-50 light combat jets, valued at $700 million. This follows a March incident where...

June 4, 2025
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Thailand Picks Sweden’s Gripen Over U.S. F-16 in Fighter Jet Deal Worth $500M

In a notable shift, Thailand has selected Sweden’s Gripen E/F fighters for its air force upgrade, signing off on a $500 million purchase for four jets in the first...