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December 2, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Saudi Arabia Approved for $1B US Helo Support

The US has approved two potential FMS cases for Saudi Arabia totaling $1 billion. Each $500-million package is now under congressional review. The first provides a Cooperative Logistics Supply...

December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

Austria Finalizes $1.7B Purchase of M-346FA Jets

Austria has completed a €1.5-billion deal to acquire 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft, with deliveries to begin in 2028 at Linz-Hörsching Air Base. Each unit costs about €80 million, including...

December 2, 2025
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Air Platforms

Bahrain Gets US Nod for $445M F-16 Support

The US State Department has cleared a potential $445-million FMS package to support Bahrain’s F-16 fleet. The deal, involving General Electric and Lockheed Martin, includes aircraft components, missile containers,...

December 1, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Netherlands Buys 100 Radars to Hunt Drones

The Netherlands has finalized a contract with Robin Radar Technologies to purchase 100 drone-detection radars, accelerating its push to secure airbases and high-value facilities from increasing drone incursions. Initial...

December 1, 2025
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Land Platforms

KNDS Wins 350 Leopard 2A8 Orders From NATO

KNDS has reportedly booked 350 Leopard 2A8 orders from five European nations, expanding demand for the tank’s most advanced configuration since 1992. Germany, which ordered 123 tanks with plans...

December 1, 2025
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Air Platforms

Pratt & Whitney Gets $1.6B for F-35 Engine Work

Pratt & Whitney has received a $1.6-billion U.S. Navy contract covering global sustainment of the F135 engine fleet supporting the F-35 fighter. The deal spans spare parts, logistics, technical...

December 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Denmark Buys NASAMS in $579M Kongsberg Deal

The Danish Ministry of Defence has confirmed a €500-million purchase of NASAMS to meet its medium-range air-defense needs. Deliveries start in 2026, with operational readiness targeted for 2028. The...

November 30, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Japan Weighs First Type 03 Export Amid China Tensions

Japan and the Philippines are holding exploratory discussions regarding a possible transfer of the Type 03 Chu SAM medium-range air defense system, signaling Tokyo’s potential entrance into lethal arms...

November 30, 2025
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Air Platforms

Belgium Buys Five More H145M Helos for Defense, Police

Belgium has approved the acquisition of five additional Airbus H145M helicopters—three for Defence and two for the Federal Police—expanding the future combined fleet to twenty aircraft. The decision, announced...

November 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

India Receives Fourth Nilgiri-Class Stealth Ship

The Indian Navy has formally received Taragiri, the fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate under Project 17A, during a ceremony at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai. The delivery highlights India’s...