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October 23, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Marshall Aerospace Awarded Contract to Upgrade 12 Retired British C-130Js for Turkish Forces

The Turkish government has finalized a long-term contract with Marshall Aerospace for the maintenance and modernization of 12 ex-UK Royal Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft. Under the...

October 23, 2025
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AeroVironment to Deliver Advanced Counter-Drone Missiles to the US Army

AeroVironment (AV) has received a $95.9 million contract from the US Army to develop and deliver the Freedom Eagle (FE-1) — a new-generation missile aimed at defeating advanced drone...

October 22, 2025
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Gore Unveils New Lightweight Insulation Jacket for the US Army Program

Gore, a leading manufacturer of technical outerwear, is set to submit a new insulation jacket for testing under the US Army’s Soldier Enhanced Program, targeting improved performance and reduced...

October 22, 2025
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Mergers & JV

LG Teams Up With KAI to Develop Micro-LED Flight Simulator Panels

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and LG Electronics have entered a strategic partnership to create advanced flight simulator display systems utilizing LG’s micro-LED “Magnit” technology. Under a newly signed MoU,...

October 22, 2025
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Mergers & JV

South Korea Enhances Drone Operations via AeroVironment Partnership

Korean Air and AeroVironment have signed a strategic agreement to co-develop and manufacture a next-generation tactical drone tailored for South Korea’s defense forces. The partnership appoints Korean Air as...

October 22, 2025
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Boeing Awarded $461 Million Contract for Nine US Army CH-47F Chinooks

Boeing has secured a $461 million contract from the US Army to build nine CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, advancing the service’s plan to upgrade its heavy-lift fleet for...

October 22, 2025
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R&D

Cockerill to Retrofit More Than 100 Military Vehicles as Ambulances for Ukraine

John Cockerill Defense of Belgium will transform 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine, extending its ongoing assistance as the war with Russia continues. The initiative involves 11 BV-206...

October 22, 2025
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New Product Launches

Innovative Aerial Wingman Design Advances for US Military Fleets

Boeing has introduced the concept of the Collaborative Combat Rotorcraft (CxR), an autonomous tiltrotor drone intended to act as a loyal wingman alongside US military aircraft. The CxR is...

October 22, 2025
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New Product Launches

IAI Launches Extended-Range LAHAT ALPHA Precision Missile

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has introduced the LAHAT ALPHA, an advanced evolution of its Laser-Homing Anti-Tank missile line, designed to engage targets at over 20 kilometers (12 miles). Weighing...

October 21, 2025
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Russia Introduces ‘Multik’ Drone Countermeasure System

The Gradient Research Institute has developed “Multik,” a compact electronic-warfare package Russia is deploying to shield helicopters from Ukrainian FPV drone attacks. Reported specs place its frequency coverage between...