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November 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Clears Denmark’s Purchase of 340 AIM-9X Block II Air-to-Air Missiles

The US State Department has authorized a potential foreign military sale worth $318.4 million to Denmark, covering up to 340 AIM-9X Block II air-to-air missiles. Denmark has also sought...

November 16, 2025
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Belgian and French Jets Demonstrate NATO Presence in Black Sea Patrols

Belgium conducted a new air operation over the Black Sea on 14 November 2025 under Operation Black Sea Region, sending F-16s to fly alongside French Mirage jets. The mission,...

November 14, 2025
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Boeing Clinches $876M Deal to Supply 60 CH-47F Chinooks to US Army

The US Army has finalized an $876.4-million agreement with Boeing for the procurement of up to 60 CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. The contract also covers performance-based logistics, training services,...

November 13, 2025
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R&D

Thai Navy Receives Modernized 212 Helicopter From Bell Textron

Bell Textron has transferred an upgraded Bell 212 medium utility helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy under a program aimed at extending the aircraft’s operational lifespan. The refurbishment was...

November 13, 2025
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Netherlands’ First C-390 Millennium Enters Production at Embraer

Embraer has officially begun producing the first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for the Royal Netherlands Air Force at its Gavião Peixoto plant in Brazil. Dutch defense officials attended the...

November 13, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Athens Pursues US AIM-120D Missiles to Equip Its F-35s

Greece is seeking US approval to acquire AIM-120 AMRAAMs for its F-35 fighters, a move intended to preserve its strategic edge over Turkey in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean....

November 10, 2025
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Germany Expands Fleet with 20 Additional H145M Helicopters Worth $1.2B

Germany is advancing its armed forces modernization program with an order for 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters valued at nearly €1 billion ($1.2 billion). Deliveries are scheduled between 2027...

November 8, 2025
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India to Procure More Than 100 GE Engines for Tejas Jets

India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said Friday it has signed a deal with U.S. manufacturer General Electric to acquire over 100 jet engines for the locally developed Tejas...

November 5, 2025
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Boeing Upgrades Australia’s P-8A Poseidon

HII and Shield AI have completed a dual-autonomy integration trial on the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV), marking a significant advancement in autonomous naval operations. Conducted over three days...

November 3, 2025
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Indonesia Receives Its First Airbus A400M Aircraft

Indonesia has taken delivery of its first A400M Atlas military transport aircraft at Halim Air Force Base in Jakarta, marking a major milestone in its airlift modernization program. The...