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September 28, 2025
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Pentagon Grants Sikorsky $10.3B Contract for CH-53K Marine Helicopters

Sikorsky has received a $10.3 billion contract from the U.S. Department of War—formally designated as the Department of War—for 92 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters, reinforcing the Marine Corps’ airlift capabilities...

September 26, 2025
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Airbus H225 Helicopters Inducted Into Royal Thai Air Force Fleet

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has awarded Airbus Helicopters a contract for two H225 multi-role helicopters, reinforcing its fleet for key search and rescue (SAR) and emergency medical...

September 26, 2025
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Bombardier Delivers Ninth BACN Aircraft to US Air Force

The US Air Force has received its ninth Bombardier Global 6000 business jet for the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program. The handover was conducted at Hanscom Air Force...

September 25, 2025
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India Inks $7 Billion Agreement for 97 Homegrown Fighter Jets

India has finalized a $7-billion contract to acquire 97 domestically designed Tejas fighter jets, marking one of its largest-ever single fighter jet orders. The move comes as the Indian...

September 24, 2025
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The A-29 Super Tucano will be provided for US Foreign Military Sales through a new deal between SNC and Embraer.

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has signed an agreement to acquire an A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. The purchase comes ahead of a potential U.S....

September 23, 2025
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Boeing Lands $110M Deal Covering US and Allied Military Aircraft

Boeing has secured $110.2 million in new Pentagon contracts supporting both US and allied military aircraft. The awards cover four major areas: upgrading Qatar’s F-15 jets, software support for...

September 23, 2025
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Embraer Displays Updated KC-390 Design to Strengthen Global Reach

Embraer has revealed a new livery for its KC-390 Millennium, aiming to enhance the aircraft’s appeal in international defense markets. The new look will serve as the standard for...

September 23, 2025
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R&D

Pratt & Whitney Designing Specialized Engine Class for CCA Drone and Missile Systems

Pratt & Whitney has announced the development of a next-generation engine family aimed at powering advanced weapons systems and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The propulsion line, offering 500 to...

September 21, 2025
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China’s J-20 stealth fighter enters static exhibition as 300th aircraft rolls out

At the 2025 Changchun Air Show, China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) showcased the J-20 stealth fighter in a static ground display for the first time, moving beyond...

September 20, 2025
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Brazil evaluates Saab Gripen purchase to phase out aging American F-5 jets

Brazil is in advanced talks with Sweden to purchase up to 12 second-hand Saab Gripen C/D fighters as a temporary solution while phasing out its aging Northrop F-5s and...