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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....

April 16, 2025
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Ten Companies, Including Raytheon, Vie for $4.2 Billion Army Spy Balloon Program

Ten defense firms have been chosen to compete under the U.S. Army’s $4.2-billion Persistent Surveillance System – Tethered (PSS-T) program. Spanning ten years, the effort aims to deliver advanced...

April 7, 2025
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L3Harris and Air Tractor Hand Over Inaugural Missionized OA-1K Skyraider II

The US Air Force Special Operations Command has received its first OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft from L3Harris and Air Tractor. Designed for multi-role operations including armed reconnaissance, close air...

April 4, 2025
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Slovak Air Force Takes Delivery of Two New F-16 Jets

Two new F-16 Viper combat jets have been delivered to Slovakia as part of its 2019 military procurement deal with the US. The latest arrivals, transported in coordination with...

April 4, 2025
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French Army’s Special Operations Helicopter Prototype Revealed by Airbus

At an international special ops event in France, Airbus unveiled the NH90 Caïman Standard 2 prototype, tailored for next-gen missions with the French Army. Built for high-risk tasks like...

April 3, 2025
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Embraer to Deliver Four C-390 Airlifters to Swedish Air Force

The Swedish Air Force is set to receive four Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft to enhance tactical airlift operations at home and abroad. Revealed during a defense expo in Brazil,...

April 2, 2025
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U.S. Greenlights $5.58 Billion Fighter Aircraft Deal With Philippines

In a show of support for its regional ally, the U.S. State Department has authorized a proposed $5.58 billion F-16 fighter jet sale to the Philippines. The package includes...

April 1, 2025
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Cyprus Takes Delivery of First Two Airbus H145M Military Helicopters

Under an ongoing deal with Airbus, Cyprus has accepted its initial pair of H145M multirole helicopters, marking the beginning of its helicopter fleet upgrade. All six aircraft will feature...