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May 4, 2026
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Romania Clears $1B Deal for Airbus H225M Caracal Helicopters

Romania’s parliament has cleared the purchase of 12 Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters under an 852-million-euro ($999.57-million) procurement program. The new aircraft are intended to replace part...

May 4, 2026
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United States Marine Corps Takes Delivery of First Tamir Missiles for MRIC

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Missile Defense Organization have supplied the first delivery of Tamir interceptor missiles for the United States Marine Corps’ Medium-Range Intercept Capability initiative. The...

May 4, 2026
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United States Department of State Clears APKWS Sales to Israel, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates

The United States Department of State has cleared three foreign military sales packages for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System involving Israel, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Under...

May 4, 2026
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Israel Approves New US Fighter Jet Acquisition Program

Israel on Sunday authorized a multi-billion-dollar fighter aircraft purchase from the United States that will add two new combat squadrons to its air force. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said...

May 2, 2026
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India Preparing Rafale RFP for 114-Fighter Program with Major Local Manufacturing Push

The Indian government is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Dassault Aviation by mid-next month, taking a major step forward in the Indian Air Force’s multi-role...

April 30, 2026
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Ten European Nations Form Joint Naval Initiative to Counter Russian Threats

A group of ten European countries has agreed to create a dedicated team within the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) to address growing Russian threats in northern waters. Established in...

April 30, 2026
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Raytheon Secures $833M ESSM Block 2 Contract Supporting 12 Allied Nations

Raytheon has secured an approximately $833-million US Navy contract modification to manufacture additional ESSM Block 2 missile assemblies and transport containers for 12 allied countries. The award falls under...

April 30, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.13B HIMARS Contract for US and Allied Customers

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.13-billion contract for the production of M142 HIMARS launchers destined for US forces and five international partners. The agreement covers full-rate...

April 30, 2026
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Leidos Secures $456M Contract to Continue Military OneSource Services

The US Department of Defense has awarded Leidos a $456-million contract to continue managing Military OneSource, its primary assistance platform for service members and military families. Awarded through the...

April 30, 2026
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US Army Orders Thor Mini Drones for Tactical Battlefield Missions

Mistral has secured a $20-million US Army contract to provide Thor mini unmanned aerial systems for company-level, multi-role operations. The contract includes the delivery of Thor vertical takeoff and...