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October 8, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Romania Signs $847 Million Agreement to Acquire 12 Airbus H225M Helicopters

Romania has signed a purchase agreement with France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) for 12 Airbus H225M multi-role helicopters. Valued at approximately €757 million ($847 million), the procurement is...

October 6, 2026
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US Air Force Withdraws B-1 Bombers From UK Amid Iran-Linked Security Threat

The US Air Force has withdrawn its fleet of 12 B-1 Lancer supersonic heavy bombers from RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom and returned the aircraft to the continental...

October 5, 2026
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Argentina Receives Six More F-16 Fighters From Denmark

The Argentine Air Force has received a second batch of six F-16 Fighting Falcon supersonic combat aircraft from Denmark under a $300 million contract signed in 2024. The latest...

October 5, 2026
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Finland Receives First F-35A Fighters From the United States

The Finnish Air Force has formally received its first two F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft at the Lapland Air Wing in Rovaniemi, marking the beginning of in-country integration of...

October 5, 2026
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Taiwan Receives First F-16V Block 70 Fighters From the United States

Taiwan has received its first two F-16V Block 70 fighter aircraft from the United States, marking a significant step in strengthening its air defense capabilities amid growing military pressure...

October 4, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Targets Major India Manufacturing Expansion With ₹87,150 Crore Airlifter Bid

Lockheed Martin has indicated that it is prepared to significantly expand its aerospace manufacturing presence in India if its proposal is selected for the Indian Air Force’s medium transport...

October 3, 2026
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India’s 114-Rafale Program Advances Toward Year-End Decision With Greater Indigenous Integration

India’s ambitious plan to acquire 114 Rafale fighter aircraft is progressing, with the Ministry of Defence expected to reach a key decision point before the end of the current...

September 30, 2026
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US Navy Awards Boeing $20B+ Deal for Sixth-Generation F/A-XX Fighter

The US Navy has selected Boeing to develop its sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter following months of delays in the programme’s contractor selection process. Under a contract valued at more than...

September 30, 2026
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US Delivers AH-6i ‘Little Bird’ Helicopters to Thailand

The Royal Thai Army has received eight Boeing AH-6i Little Bird light attack and reconnaissance helicopters at Kerry Siam Seaport, marking a significant addition to its rotary-wing capabilities. The...

September 28, 2026
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L3Harris Secures $876M US Navy Deal for Growler Jamming System

The US Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies an $876.4 million contract modification to advance the development of the Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) system for EA-18G Growler electronic...