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December 22, 2025
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Textron Delivers First Texan II Trainers to Japan

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has moved forward with its trainer aircraft replacement program after Textron Aviation Defense signed a contract to deliver the country’s first Beechcraft T-6JP Texan...

December 18, 2025
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France’s National Gendarmerie Receives First Airbus H160

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 helicopter to France’s National Gendarmerie, reinforcing the service’s transition toward a more capable and modern helicopter fleet. The aircraft was handed over...

December 18, 2025
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First NH90 Sea Tiger Helicopter Delivered to German Navy

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter to the German Navy, with the aircraft handed over at Nordholz Naval Air Base under the NHIndustries program. The...

December 17, 2025
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Lockheed Delivers Brazil’s First UH-60M Black Hawk

The Brazilian Army has received its first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from Lockheed Martin, initiating deliveries under a 12-unit order finalized in 2024. The milestone delivery underscores Brazil’s commitment...

December 17, 2025
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Finland’s First F-35A Rolled Out by Lockheed Martin

The first F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft for the Finnish Defence Force has been rolled out by Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, underscoring Finland’s progress in fielding a...

December 17, 2025
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KAI Selects BAE IFF System for KF-21 Fighter Jet

BAE Systems has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries to supply a next-generation Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) solution for the KF-21 Boramae fighter, under a contract valued at...

December 15, 2025
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US Air Force Receives B-52 Bomber With Advanced Radar

The US Air Force has taken delivery of the first B-52 bomber fitted with Boeing’s APQ-188 AESA radar, beginning a new phase of flight testing under the Radar Modernization...

December 14, 2025
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Sikorsky Wins $433M Contract for US Army Black Hawk Fleet

The U.S. Army has awarded Sikorsky a $433.21 million modification to its ongoing Black Hawk multiyear procurement contract, reinforcing long-term production of the service’s frontline rotary-wing aircraft. Issued as...

December 11, 2025
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Netherlands Expands Fleet With NATO NH90 Buy

NAHEMA has signed a new procurement contract with NHIndustries to supply three NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters (NFH) for the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force. Acting on behalf of...

December 5, 2025
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KBR Lands $117M Support Contract for F/A-18 Jets

KBR has secured a $117-million contract from NAVAIR to provide comprehensive support for the F/A-18 and EA-18G Foreign Military Sales program. The new agreement strengthens the US government’s efforts...