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October 27, 2025
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France Orders Third EMALS Catapult for Future Carrier

France is preparing to integrate a third Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) into its upcoming Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération (PA-Ng), marking a significant milestone in its naval modernization efforts. The...

October 25, 2025
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Türkiye and Qatar Set to Finalize Eurofighter Jet Agreement

Turkey is accelerating efforts to bolster its fighter fleet, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan pursuing a deal to obtain up to 24 used Eurofighter Typhoon jets from Qatar. The...

October 23, 2025
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Turkey’s Air Force Gets 12 Upgraded C-130Js from UK

The Turkish Air Force is set to strengthen its air transport capability with the modernization of 12 former Royal Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft under a new deal...

October 23, 2025
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GE, Hanwha Partner to Power Korea’s Jets and Helos

Hanwha Aerospace has entered into a new agreement with GE Aerospace to procure advanced engine kits for South Korea’s FA-50 fighter jets and KUH-1 Surion helicopters. The deal, reported...

October 22, 2025
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US Army Expands Fleet With $461M Boeing Chinook Deal

Boeing has received a $461 million contract from the US Army to produce nine CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, advancing the service’s long-term fleet modernization strategy. This latest...

October 21, 2025
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First UH-60 Black Hawks Delivered to Lithuania

The Lithuanian Armed Forces have officially received two out of four UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters ordered from the United States, taking a decisive step forward in their military modernization...

October 20, 2025
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Archer Becomes Korean Air’s Exclusive eVTOL Partner

Archer Aviation Inc. has entered into a strategic agreement with Korean Air to launch and commercialize its Midnight eVTOL aircraft in South Korea, with the first phase focusing on...

October 19, 2025
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New Blue Sky Warden Jet Tapped by Israel & US

L3Harris Technologies of the United States and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have formalized a strategic defense agreement to codevelop the Blue Sky Warden, a new generation light-attack and intelligence...

October 18, 2025
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L3Harris Selected by Korea for AEW&C Program

In a boost to South Korea’s defense infrastructure, L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been awarded a contract exceeding $2.26 billion to deliver specially adapted Bombardier Global 6500 jets featuring...

October 17, 2025
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South Korea Gets First Laser Minehunting System

Northrop Grumman has delivered the first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to South Korea, supporting the nation’s new Korean Mine Countermeasures Helicopter program. The rotary-wing system integrates laser...