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October 15, 2025
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Lockheed Delivers First F-35A Jets to Belgium Air Force

In a historic step toward modernizing its national defense, the Belgian Air Force has received its first three F-35A Lightning II fighters from Lockheed Martin. The advanced stealth jets...

October 14, 2025
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Serco to Maintain EJ200 Engines on British Typhoons

Serco has been awarded a £7.8 million ($10 million) contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide maintenance and logistics services for the EJ200 engines used in the...

October 13, 2025
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Saab, Sweden Ink $360M Gripen Upgrade Contract

Saab has received a 4-billion krona ($360 million) contract from Sweden to extend maintenance, upgrades, and operational support for its Gripen C/D and E fighter jets. The new deal...

October 11, 2025
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Denmark Orders 16 Extra F-35s After Drone Patrols

Denmark is set to bolster its air power with the purchase of 16 more F-35 fighter jets from the United States, Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen confirmed on Friday....

October 9, 2025
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US Air Force Expands Fleet With Grey Wolf Choppers

Boeing has been awarded a $173-million contract to produce eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for the U.S. Air Force, along with training and sustainment support. This order expands...

October 9, 2025
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Berlin Greenlights 7 Major Arms Deals, 20 Fighters

Germany’s parliament has approved a series of seven key defense procurement programs designed to reinforce both national security and NATO interoperability. Central to the package is a €3.75-billion ($4.36...

October 8, 2025
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Marotta to Power Bell’s Next-Gen US Assault Helicopter

Bell Textron has selected Marotta Controls to develop an advanced power inverter for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, known as the MV-75. The inverter will provide stable,...

October 7, 2025
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India, Brazil Explore Barter for Military Jets

India and Brazil are in advanced discussions for a potential barter-based defense agreement, marking a significant shift in how the two countries conduct military trade. The arrangement could involve...

October 7, 2025
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Embraer Wins Swedish Order for Four C-390 Jets

Sweden has procured four C-390 Millennium aircraft from Embraer, joining Austria and the Netherlands in a coordinated NATO procurement effort. The collaboration emphasizes standardization, shared logistics, and greater interoperability...

October 6, 2025
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Airbus H160 Joins France’s Pilot Training Fleet

France has officially inducted the Airbus H160 helicopter into the training fleet of EPNER, the DGA’s (Direction générale de l’armement) test pilot school. The new platform strengthens the nation’s...