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January 10, 2026
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F-35 Program Crosses 1,300 Aircraft After Record 2025

Lockheed Martin has confirmed that the F-35 Lightning II program closed 2025 with a historic production record, delivering 191 aircraft and expanding the global fleet to more than 1,300...

January 9, 2026
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GE to Supply King Stallion Engines Under $1.4B USMC Pact

GE Aerospace will continue supporting the US Marine Corps’ CH-53K King Stallion helicopter fleet after winning a $1.4-billion contract to supply additional T408 turboshaft engines. The agreement covers engine...

January 8, 2026
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Elbit Brings J-MUSIC DIRCM Protection to EU Aircraft

Elbit Systems of Israel has announced the award of new European contracts worth around $150 million for its J-MUSIC Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) solution, aimed at enhancing aircraft survivability...

January 8, 2026
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Collins Modernizes US Navy E-6B Doomsday Fleet

RTX-owned Collins Aerospace has secured a $20.3 million US Navy contract to upgrade key communications systems aboard the E-6B Mercury, the service’s airborne nuclear command and control aircraft. The...

January 7, 2026
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Pentagon Awards Boeing $8.5B Contract for Israel F-15s

Boeing has secured an $8.5-billion Pentagon contract to deliver F-15IA combat aircraft to Israel, reinforcing the Israeli Air Force’s long-term airpower modernization efforts. Awarded through the Foreign Military Sales...

January 5, 2026
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Spain Selects 30 Turkish Hurjet Trainers for F-5 Replacement

Spain has confirmed plans to procure 30 Turkish-built Hürjet advanced jet trainers, replacing the long-serving F-5 aircraft and reshaping how the Spanish Air and Space Force trains future fighter...

January 5, 2026
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China Unveils Tech to Power Stealth Jets Using Radar Energy

Chinese scientists have outlined a new approach to electromagnetic technology with the creation of a multifunctional smart surface designed to convert electromagnetic waves into usable electricity. The researchers say...

January 5, 2026
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Turkey’s Defense Aviation Exports Surpass $10B in 2025

Turkey recorded a major milestone in 2025 as its defense and aviation exports surpassed $10 billion, reflecting a sharp year-on-year growth of nearly 50 percent. The Presidency of Defense...

January 2, 2026
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Boeing Wins $2.73B Contract for US Apache Fleet Support

The US government has awarded Boeing a $2.73 billion sustainment contract to provide long-term support for the Apache attack helicopter program, extending services through the end of the decade....

January 2, 2026
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Saab Wins $1.3B Contract for France’s GlobalEye AEW&C Jets

Saab has secured a $1.3 billion contract from France for its GlobalEye AEW&C surveillance aircraft, cementing the platform’s role in Europe’s next generation of airborne early warning systems. The...