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July 18, 2025
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R&D

Sixth Prototype Test Flights Bring South Korea’s Boramae Fighter Program Closer to Completing Initial Phase

South Korea aims to produce up to 120 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets by the early 2030s, with the initial batch of around 20 aircraft scheduled for delivery between 2026...

July 18, 2025
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Mergers & JV

$7.08 Billion India-France Collaboration Launched to Develop Next-Gen Fighter Engine

India and France to Jointly Develop Advanced Fighter Jet Engine in Major Defence Breakthrough India’s defence sector is on the brink of a transformative milestone, with the Ministry of...

July 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Airbus Secures H160 Order from Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau

The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan has ordered an Airbus H160 helicopter to support its mission portfolio, including firefighting, disaster response, and search and rescue. Configured for versatility,...

July 16, 2025
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L3Harris Secures C-130 Modernization Deal from Morocco

L3Harris Technologies will upgrade multiple C-130 aircraft for the Royal Moroccan Air Force under a new modernization contract. The scope of work includes advanced avionics integration, structural maintenance, engine...

July 15, 2025
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Russia Initiates Program to Replace Mi-8/17 Helicopters

Russia has initiated development of a new-generation multirole helicopter, intended to succeed its long-serving Mi-8/17 fleet, according to local media reports. Tentatively named the Mi-80, the upcoming aircraft draws...

July 13, 2025
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New Product Launches

First Modernized P-8A Poseidon Joins US Navy to Enhance Maritime Patrol Capabilities

L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first upgraded P-8A Poseidon to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), fulfilling a key milestone under a U.S. Navy contract awarded on September...

July 12, 2025
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Norway Cleared to Buy HH-60W Helicopters in $2.6 Billion U.S. Deal

The U.S. government announced the approval of a $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters and related gear to Norway, a NATO member sharing a border with Russia....

July 10, 2025
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Mergers & JV

France Pursues Majority Control with 80% Share in FCAS Fighter Jet Program

According to Reuters, France has informed Germany that it seeks an 80% share in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a next-generation fighter jet program developed jointly with Spain....

July 10, 2025
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DARPA Selects Bell Textron Over Aurora for X-Plane Program

Bell Textron has emerged as the sole winner of DARPA’s high-speed SPRINT X-Plane initiative, edging out Boeing-owned Aurora Flight Sciences in the competitive selection process. Under Phase 2 of...

April 22, 2025
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UAE Partners With South Korea on KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet Program

In a move to boost defense collaboration, the UAE and South Korea have agreed to cooperate on the KF-21 Boramae fighter program via a newly signed letter of intent....