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June 12, 2025
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Indonesia, Turkey Seal $10B Deal for 48 Kaan Fighter Jets

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed a landmark export deal for 48 Kaan fighter jets with Indonesia, boosting Turkish defense industry momentum. The $10 billion agreement spans a 10-year...

June 12, 2025
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Portugal May Join F-35 Supply Chain Through Lockheed Partnership Despite No Jet Order

Lockheed Martin has signed a cooperation deal with Portugal’s AED Cluster, a leading defense industry consortium, to explore pathways for Portuguese firms to participate in the F-35 program, even...

June 11, 2025
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Lockheed to Back C-5M Avionics Modernization With Logistics Support

Lockheed Martin has been tapped to support the US Air Force’s fleet of C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft through a $56-million logistics and maintenance contract. This contract plays a role...

June 10, 2025
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Warsaw Cancels Black Hawk Helicopter Procurement for Armed Forces

Poland has dropped its proposed acquisition of 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, citing new defense budget priorities. The cancellation was announced by PGZ, which cited flexibility in military demand...

June 9, 2025
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Baku Signs Larger Deal With Pakistan for 40 JF-17 Fighter Jets

Azerbaijan has significantly increased its purchase of JF-17 multirole fighters from Pakistan, growing the total from 16 to 40 aircraft. The revised procurement stems from a 2024 agreement worth...

June 6, 2025
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Pakistan Nears Receipt of FC-31 Stealth Fighters From China

China will supply FC-31 Gyrfalcon jets to Pakistan in the near future as part of the latter’s air force renewal strategy. This collaboration was first made public in 2024...

June 5, 2025
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Turkey Reinforces Somalia’s Defense With Helicopter Deliveries and Training Support

Under a 10-year defense cooperation deal, Turkey has delivered five helicopters to Somalia, enhancing its aerial and naval capabilities. The package consists of three combat helicopters for offensive operations...

June 4, 2025
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Philippines to Receive 12 Advanced FA-50 Jets by 2030 in $700M Pact with KAI

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced that the Philippine Department of National Defense has agreed to purchase 12 FA-50 fighter jets in a deal worth $700 million. Delivery of...

June 4, 2025
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Thailand to Modernize Air Force with Swedish Gripen Jets in $500M Deal

Thailand has chosen Gripen E/F fighters from Saab for its air force upgrade program, bypassing the more widely used U.S. F-16s in favor of the Swedish aircraft in a...

June 4, 2025
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New Zealand Completes Software and Flight Control Upgrade for NH90 Helicopters

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has finalized a complete upgrade of its NH90 helicopter fleet, involving major enhancements to its navigation software, tracking capabilities, and automated landing systems....