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July 31, 2025
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Textron & Leonardo promote M-346N jet

Textron and Leonardo have teamed up to propose the M-346N jet for the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System. The aircraft is derived from Leonardo’s M-346 trainer, with enhancements...

July 29, 2025
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Elbit will provide the German Air Force’s A400M aircraft with a DIRCM self-defense suite.

Elbit Systems has secured a $260-million deal from Airbus Defence and Space to supply its J-MUSIC DIRCM self-protection suite for the German Air Force’s A400M fleet. The system will...

July 29, 2025
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Raytheon Introduces New Targeting System for US Navy Helicopters

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has unveiled its latest high-definition targeting system, the MTS-A-HD, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for US Navy helicopter crews in high-risk environments. This advanced...

July 28, 2025
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The Tokyo Fire Department expands its fleet with another Airbus H225.

Tokyo’s Fire Department has selected Airbus Helicopters to supply a new H225, replacing an older model to modernize its fleet. This acquisition underscores the department’s dedication to rapid-response readiness...

July 24, 2025
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Belgium acquires 11 additional F-35 fighter aircraft.

Belgium will acquire 11 more F-35 fighter jets, increasing its total fleet to 45 aircraft. The €1.5 billion order was confirmed by Defense Minister Theo Francken. This builds on...

July 24, 2025
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Japanese Advanced Hawkeye aircraft Production Support Contract Awarded to Northrop

Northrop Grumman has received a $140.8 million US defense contract to produce five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for Japan through a Foreign Military Sale. The package includes engineering, logistics,...

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

The AH-64E Apache is a state-of-the-art attack helicopter equipped with a next-generation defensive suite and a 30-millimeter chain gun, capable of engaging targets with high precision. It supports a...

July 23, 2025
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For a $300 million deal to provide airborne electronic warfare planes, Italy is utilizing L3Harris.

The Italian Air Force will soon enhance its airborne electronic warfare capabilities through the acquisition of two Gulfstream G550 aircraft modified by L3Harris. These jets will be equipped with...

July 22, 2025
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Turkey Acquires Sixth Prototype of Indigenous Kaan Stealth Jet

The Turkish government has taken delivery of its sixth test prototype of the homegrown TAI Kaan stealth fighter, marking another step in the nation’s pursuit of aerial self-sufficiency. This...

July 20, 2025
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Türkiye orders six KAAN fighter prototypes for indigenous air force modernization.

On July 16, 2025, Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) placed an official order for the sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet, underscoring the country’s commitment to...