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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...

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...