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July 29, 2025
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Elbit Selected to Install DIRCM Defense Suite on German A400M Aircraft

Airbus has signed a $260-million contract with Elbit Systems to equip 23 German A400M aircraft with J-MUSIC DIRCM countermeasure systems. The modular suite, designed to counter heat-seeking missiles, will...

July 29, 2025
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Raytheon Unveils Advanced Targeting Technology for Navy Helicopters

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has introduced its most advanced targeting solution yet — the MTS-A-HD — designed to enhance situational awareness and targeting precision for US Navy helicopter...

July 28, 2025
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Airbus H225 Joins Tokyo Fire Department’s Modernized Helicopter Fleet

Following a public tender, the Tokyo Fire Department has selected Airbus Helicopters to supply a new H225 helicopter as part of its fleet renewal strategy. This addition will replace...

July 27, 2025
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Türkiye Secures Global Footing with 48 KAAN Fighter Jets Ordered by Indonesia

Türkiye has signed a milestone defense deal with Indonesia for the sale of 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The agreement, Türkiye’s largest-ever defense export, covers production engineering, technology transfer,...

July 25, 2025
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Türkiye and Spain Strengthen Defense Cooperation with Hürjet Aircraft Deal

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Airbus have formalized a partnership to export Türkiye’s Hürjet supersonic trainer aircraft to Spain. Under the agreement revealed at a defense expo in Istanbul,...

July 24, 2025
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Belgium Expands F-35 Fleet with Order for 11 More Jets

Belgium has officially expanded its F-35 fleet with an order for 11 additional jets, bringing its total commitment to 45 advanced stealth fighters. The €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) investment,...

July 24, 2025
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Northrop Grumman Tapped to Support Japan’s Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft Line

The US Department of Defense has signed a $140.8 million deal with Northrop Grumman to begin production of five E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes destined for Japan through a foreign military...

July 23, 2025
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Indian Army Receives First Batch of Apache Helicopters from Boeing

Boeing has delivered the first Apache helicopters to the Indian Army as part of a U.S. foreign military sale deal approved in 2017. This marks the completion of half...

July 23, 2025
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L3Harris Secures $300M Contract from Italy for Electronic Warfare Aircraft

L3Harris has secured a $300 million deal from the Italian government to supply two Gulfstream G550 aircraft customized for electromagnetic warfare operations. The upgraded G550 platforms will enhance the...

July 22, 2025
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Sixth Kaan Stealth Fighter Testbed Joins Turkey’s Domestic Development Program

The Turkish government has secured a sixth prototype of the locally manufactured TAI Kaan combat aircraft to support advanced testing and validation efforts. The prototype will be subjected to...