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October 30, 2025
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Italy Expands AW249 Attack Helicopter Fleet

Italy’s Ministry of Defence has formally initiated steps to secure parliamentary authorization for the acquisition of 29 new AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) helicopters, marking a key milestone in the country’s...

October 28, 2025
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UK, Türkiye Ink $11B Eurofighter Fighter Jet Deal

The United Kingdom has signed a landmark agreement with NATO ally Turkey for the sale of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets in a 10-year deal valued at nearly $11 billion....

October 28, 2025
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First Defense Deal Signed for HAV’s Airlander 10 Hybrid Airships

Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has secured reservations for three Airlander 10 hybrid airships — the first order to adapt the platform for defense operations. An unnamed defense contractor placed...

October 28, 2025
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Hanwha-KIMS Alliance Drives South Korea’s Aircraft Engine Progress

The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) and Hanwha Aerospace have launched a joint research center in Changwon to advance the development of core materials for aircraft engines. The...

October 25, 2025
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Türkiye Eyes Eurofighter Jets Deal with Qatar as German Restrictions Ease

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has intensified efforts to secure 24 used Eurofighter Typhoons from Qatar, while Türkiye simultaneously negotiates a separate acquisition of new-build jets and Meteor air-to-air missiles....

October 22, 2025
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Boeing Wins $461M Deal for CH-47F Chinooks

The U.S. Army has ordered nine CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing for $461 million to modernize its heavy-lift fleet. The order covers production Lots 4 and 5,...

October 21, 2025
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Lithuania Receives Two New Black Hawks

The Lithuanian Armed Forces have taken delivery of their first two UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters out of an order of four placed in 2020, with additional equipment, training, and...

October 20, 2025
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Archer, Korean Air Team for Korea eVTOL Fleet

Archer Aviation and Korean Air announced a strategic partnership to bring Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft to Korea, focusing initially on government-sector applications with plans for Korean Air to acquire...

October 19, 2025
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L3Harris, IAI Team on Blue Sky Attack Jet

In 2025, L3Harris Technologies was awarded a $2.26 billion contract to provide the Republic of Korea Air Force with highly advanced AEW&C aircraft based on the Bombardier Global 6500...

October 18, 2025
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L3Harris Wins Korea AEW&C Aircraft Deal

L3Harris Technologies has been chosen to supply the Republic of Korea Air Force with a next‑generation fleet of Bombardier Global 6500‑based AEW&C aircraft under a contract exceeding $2.26 billion. Working with Bombardier, Israel Aerospace Industries’ ELTA Systems, and Korean Air, the U.S. defense...