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July 31, 2025
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China Starts Supplying Z-10ME Combat Choppers to Pakistan

Pakistan is reportedly receiving deliveries of the Chinese-built Z-10ME attack helicopter, marking a significant development in its ongoing efforts to upgrade its military aviation capabilities. While neither Islamabad nor...

July 31, 2025
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M-346N Proposed by Textron, Leonardo as Future US Navy Trainer Aircraft

Textron and Leonardo have announced a partnership to offer the Beechcraft M-346N for the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System program. The proposed aircraft aims to replace the T-45...

July 30, 2025
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EPCOR Inks Long-Term Deal With Riyadh Air for APS5000 Services

EPCOR, a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, has entered a long-term agreement with Saudi Arabia’s flagship airline, Riyadh Air, to manage the APS5000 Auxiliary Power...

July 29, 2025
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Elbit Systems to Install DIRCM Protection on German A400M Fleet

Airbus Defence and Space has awarded Elbit Systems a $260 million contract to supply a self-protection system for Germany’s A400M military transport aircraft. The Israeli firm will provide its...

July 29, 2025
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Raytheon Unveils Advanced Targeting System for Navy Choppers

Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, has unveiled its latest high-definition targeting system aimed at enhancing the operational performance of US Navy helicopters in dangerous environments. Known as the MTS-A-HD,...

July 28, 2025
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Tokyo Fire Department Expands Fleet with New Airbus H225 Helicopters

The Tokyo Fire Department has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for a new Airbus H225 helicopter, marking a key step in its ongoing fleet modernization. This new aircraft...

July 25, 2025
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Turkey Secures Sale of 48 KAAN Fighter Jets to Indonesia

Türkiye has officially announced a landmark defense agreement with Indonesia to supply 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets, marking the largest defense export contract in the nation’s history. This comprehensive...

July 25, 2025
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Turkey, Spain Strengthen Defense Partnership With Hürjet Deal

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has formalized a significant export agreement with Airbus to supply Spain with its indigenous trainer aircraft, the Hürjet. The partnership, announced at a defense expo...

July 24, 2025
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Belgium Expands F-35 Fleet With 11 Additional Fighter Jets

Belgium has confirmed the purchase of 11 additional F-35 fighter jets as part of its broader defense modernization plan. The acquisition, announced by Defence Minister Theo Francken, is estimated...

July 24, 2025
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Northrop to Support Production of Japan’s Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $140.8-million contract by the US Department of Defense to support the production of five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for Japan. The contract is...