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November 19, 2025
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Morocco Buys 10 Airbus H225Ms to Replace Puma Fleet

Morocco has finalized a purchase of 10 H225M helicopters from Airbus Helicopters to modernize its combat search and rescue fleet. The Royal Moroccan Air Force will deploy the new...

November 18, 2025
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Germany’s Eurofighters Get Saab’s New EW Boost

Saab has secured two major contracts from Airbus worth a combined 549 million euros ($676 million) to enhance Germany’s Eurofighter fleet with its advanced Arexis Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor...

November 17, 2025
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U.S. OKs Denmark Buy of 340 AIM-9X Block II Missiles

The US State Department has cleared a potential $318.4-million Foreign Military Sale to Denmark covering up to 340 AIM-9X Block II tactical air-to-air missiles. Copenhagen has additionally requested 34...

November 15, 2025
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NATO Jets Highlight Black Sea Patrols

Belgium joined France in a coordinated air operation over the Black Sea, reinforcing allied efforts under Operation Black Sea Region. Operating above international waters, the mission showcased ongoing commitment...

November 14, 2025
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Boeing Wins $876M Deal for 60 New CH-47F Chinooks

Boeing has been awarded an $876.4-million US Army contract to build up to 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, strengthening the service’s long-term modernization plans. The agreement covers...

November 13, 2025
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Greece Requests AIM-120D Missiles to Equip F-35 Fleet

Greece has formally asked the United States to approve the sale of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles for its incoming F-35 Lightning II fleet, aiming to maintain a decisive technological...

November 13, 2025
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Thai Navy Receives Upgraded 212 Helicopter From Bell

Bell Textron has delivered a fully upgraded Bell 212 medium utility helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy, completing a major operational life extension effort for the service’s rotary-wing fleet....

November 13, 2025
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Embraer Begins First Dutch C-390 Millennium Assembly

Embraer has officially started production of the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft at its facility in Gavião Peixoto, north of São Paulo. The milestone was...

November 12, 2025
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Embraer Adds Counter-Drone Tech to A-29 Super Tucano

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has begun upgrading its A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to incorporate advanced counter-drone capabilities. The enhancement program aims to expand the aircraft’s mission profile,...

November 10, 2025
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Germany Buys 20 Extra H145M Helicopters in $1.2B Deal

Germany is advancing its defense modernization agenda with a new order for 20 Airbus H145M light utility helicopters, valued at nearly €1 billion ($1.2 billion). The procurement adds to...