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October 17, 2025
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Northrop Grumman Delivers Inaugural Laser Minehunting System to South Korea

Northrop Grumman has delivered the first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to South Korea, enhancing the nation’s capability to detect and neutralize naval mines. The delivery fulfills part...

October 15, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Delivers Initial F-35A Fighters to Belgian Air Force

The Belgian Air Force has officially received its first three F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Lockheed Martin, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s airpower modernization and shift from...

October 14, 2025
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Serco Wins Deal to Service EJ200 Engines Powering UK Typhoon Fleet

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded Serco a five-year, £7.8 million ($10 million) contract to provide maintenance and logistics support for the EJ200 engines powering the Royal...

October 13, 2025
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$360M deal extends Saab Gripen maintenance and upgrade support for Sweden

Saab has received a 4-billion-krona ($360 million) contract from the Swedish government to extend maintenance and support for the nation’s Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighters, strengthening long-term fleet...

October 11, 2025
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After Conducting Drone Trials, Denmark Approves Purchase of 16 More F-35 Fighters

Denmark will acquire an additional 16 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced Friday, just weeks after unidentified drones breached the country’s airspace....

October 9, 2025
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US Air Force Acquires Eight Grey Wolf Helicopters

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $173 million contract for eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, along with training and sustainment packages. This latest procurement brings the...

October 9, 2025
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Germany Greenlights Seven Key Defense Contracts, Including Eurofighter Purchase

Germany’s Bundestag has authorized seven major defense contracts to enhance the country’s military readiness and NATO commitments, headlined by a €3.75-billion ($4.36 billion) order for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche...

October 8, 2025
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Bell Selects Marotta to Develop Power Solutions for the US Army’s Next-Gen Assault Helicopter

Bell Textron has selected Marotta Controls to design and supply a power inverter for the US Army’s MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. According to Marotta, the new...

October 7, 2025
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Brazil, India Discuss Exchange-Based Deal for Military Planes

India and Brazil are reportedly negotiating a groundbreaking defense barter deal that could involve exchanging advanced military platforms instead of traditional monetary payments. According to local media, New Delhi...

October 7, 2025
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Embraer Secures Swedish Order for Four C-390 Millennium Airlifters

Sweden has signed a deal to acquire four C-390 Millennium multi-role transport aircraft from Brazilian aerospace company Embraer. The move places Stockholm within a NATO-oriented partnership alongside Austria and...