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July 6, 2025
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Tensions are increasing, and South Korea intends to purchase an additional 36 U.S. AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.

From the United States, South Korea intends to buy 36 more AH-64E Apache Guardian assault helicopters. Amid rising concerns about North Korea’s military stance and shifting regional security threats,...

July 4, 2025
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To counter China’s strategy to dominate the skies, the United States will spend $3.5 billion on new F-47 fighter jets.

The United States reaffirmed its strategic commitment to air superiority with a $3.5 billion allocation in the defense budget 2026 for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform, the...

July 3, 2025
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The PLA Navy’s first “Made In China” aircraft carrier, the Shandong, docks in Hong Kong with J-15 fighters.

China’s second carrier, the Shandong, which is over 300 meters (1,000 feet) long and was commissioned in 2019, is crucial to the nation’s regional aspirations under President Xi Jinping,...

July 3, 2025
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Terma will help modernize Argentina’s F-16s.

Terma’s participation in the modernization and operational preparedness of 24 ex-Royal Danish Air Force F-16 aircraft has been strengthened by a support agreement with the Argentine Air Force and...

July 1, 2025
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To service its fleet of F-16s, Iraq signs a $118 million contract with the US business Vectrus.

“To support its F-16 fighter jets, Iraq has signed a $118 million contract with Vectrus Systems. The contract, which falls under the US foreign military sales program, includes base...

June 30, 2025
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S. Korea Purchases 80 Hanwha Engines for Boramae Jets

“Hanwha Aerospace has been awarded a contract to provide propulsion systems for South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The deal, which is worth 623.2 billion Korean won ($460.7...

June 30, 2025
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The first flight of South Korea’s indigenous minesweeping helicopter takes place.

South Korea has conducted the first flight of its prototype of an indigenous mine countermeasures rotary wing aircraft in South Gyeongsang Province. The display is a component of a...

June 26, 2025
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Over the Price of F-35 Fighter Jets, US and Switzerland Dispute

Switzerland and the United States are in disagreement over the final cost of 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets intended to replace the Swiss Air Force’s aging fleet. While...

June 26, 2025
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Sweden and Denmark join the NATO aircraft program as the organization purchases more Airbus A330s.

“Airbus has won a contract to provide two more A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for NATO. The agreement, which includes deliveries planned for 2028 and 2029, will increase...

June 25, 2025
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Under NATO, the UK will reintroduce aircraft with nuclear weapon capability.

Britain will reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons to support NATO’s nuclear mission, expanding the country’s deterrence arsenal, which is currently limited to submarine-launched missiles,” Prime Minister...