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January 31, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Israel to Grow AW119Kx Helicopter Fleet in $150M U.S.-Approved Deal

Washington has approved a potential USD 150 million Foreign Military Sale to Israel for additional AW119Kx light utility helicopters and related support, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency has announced....

January 31, 2026
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Israel Advances Plans to Procure New AH-64E Apache Helicopters from U.S.

Washington has cleared a possible USD 3.8 billion Foreign Military Sale to Israel for 30 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on January 30,...

January 30, 2026
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US Air Force Orders Four More MH-139A Helicopters from Boeing

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a new contract for four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, further expanding the service’s next-generation rotary-wing fleet. The order follows a $173...

January 29, 2026
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General Atomics Unveils New Aircraft Designed for Complex Maritime Operations

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has unveiled the Do228 NXT, a next-generation aircraft tailored for rapid-response maritime and border operations in complex and high-demand environments. Designed for flexibility, the platform’s...

January 28, 2026
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Mach 4 Fighter Concept Enters F/A-XX Competition as New Challenger

Stavatti Aerospace has presented a competing vision for the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance initiative, introducing a high-performance aircraft concept designed to succeed the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in...

January 26, 2026
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Philippines Adds Fifth Batch of S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters

The Philippine Air Force has formally taken delivery of five more S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, along with eight M134-H Gatling heavy machine guns to arm the aircraft, further expanding...

January 25, 2026
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South Korea Kicks Off $1.29B EW Aircraft Program

Seoul has approved a 1.9 trillion won (about $1.29 billion) effort to field a purpose-built electronic warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force by the mid-2030s, marking...

January 24, 2026
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Stavatti Pitches Mach-4 SM-39 Razor as Alternative to U.S. Navy F/A-XX

Stavatti Aerospace has unveiled an expansive proposal positioning its SM-39 Razor fighter concept as a potential solution for the U.S. Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) requirement, representing one...

January 24, 2026
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Australia Introduces MC-55A Peregrine ISR and EW Aircraft

The Royal Australian Air Force has received its first MC-55A Peregrine airborne intelligence and electronic warfare aircraft, marking the debut of Australia’s most sophisticated crewed ISR platform. Delivered to...

January 23, 2026
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Collins Aerospace Secures C-130 Wheels and Brakes Support Contracts

Collins Aerospace, a unit of RTX, has signed a set of three-year agreements aimed at expanding support for wheels and brakes used on the C-130 Hercules fleet. Under the...