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December 4, 2025
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Next-gen VTOL boosted by Archer–Karem rotor tech

Archer Aviation has strengthened its push into military aviation through a new agreement with Karem Aircraft, focused on integrating Karem’s battle-tested rotor and tiltrotor systems into Archer’s autonomous hybrid...

December 2, 2025
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Bahrain Secures US Nod for $445M F-16 Support Deal

The United States has approved a potential $445-million sustainment package to support Bahrain’s fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons, reinforcing the strategic defense partnership between the two countries. The proposed...

December 2, 2025
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Austria Confirms $1.7B M-346FA Fighter Jet Order

Austria has concluded a landmark 1.5-billion-euro ($1.7 billion) deal with Italy to procure 12 M-346FA fighter-attack aircraft from Leonardo, cementing its move toward a more flexible and modernized air...

December 1, 2025
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US Navy Awards P&W $1.6B Contract for F-35 Engines

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has secured a major $1.6-billion US Navy contract to sustain and support the F135 engines that power the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. The...

November 30, 2025
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Belgium Expands Fleet With Five Additional H145M Helos

The Belgian government has endorsed the procurement of five more Airbus H145M helicopters, a move that will expand the combined Defence and Federal Police fleet to 20 units once...

November 27, 2025
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Pentagon Awards Boeing $7B for Apache and Tanker Fleet

Boeing has secured over $7 billion in new Pentagon funding to manufacture additional AH-64E Apache helicopters for the US Army and KC-46A Pegasus refueling aircraft for the US Air...

November 24, 2025
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USAF Awards Vectrus $252M Deal for Iraq F-16 Upkeep

Colorado-based Vectrus Systems has secured a major $252-million US Air Force contract to sustain Iraq’s F-16 fighter jet program, expanding on a previous $118-million deal awarded earlier this year....

November 21, 2025
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Boeing wins big as USSOCOM expands MH-47G fleet

Boeing has landed a significant $877.7-million Pentagon contract to supply an undisclosed number of MH-47G special operations helicopters to US Special Operations Command. As part of the agreement, the...

November 19, 2025
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Boeing KC-46 RVS 2.0 Marks Successful Test Flight

Boeing’s Remote Vision System 2.0 for the KC-46 refueling tanker has flown for the first time, launching the final phase of testing needed before US Air Force certification. The...

November 19, 2025
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Morocco Selects H225M Fleet for Puma Helicopter Upgrade

The Royal Moroccan Air Force is strengthening its helicopter fleet with an order for 10 Airbus H225M helicopters intended for combat search and rescue missions. The acquisition includes support...