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March 4, 2026
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Lockheed Wins $1.9B C-130J Training Deal

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract worth up to $1.9 billion to support training systems for the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft used by the US and allied air forces....

March 4, 2026
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Northrop Wins $225M Navy Training Contract

Northrop Grumman has received a $225-million contract modification to develop advanced training systems for the US Navy’s E-130J aircraft as part of its modernization efforts. The project will create...

March 4, 2026
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BAE Launches Silver Link Fighter Network

BAE Systems has unveiled Silver Link, a conformal antenna designed to enhance secure communications for next-generation aircraft. The system integrates smoothly with aircraft structures, reducing aerodynamic drag and maintenance...

March 3, 2026
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PBS Aerospace Wins US Propulsion Deal

PBS Aerospace signed a multi-year subcontract with Zone 5 Technologies to support US defense propulsion production. The agreement covers turbojet engines such as the TJ40 and TJ80, designed for...

March 2, 2026
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Rolls-Royce Tests F130 Engine for B-52J

Rolls-Royce has completed altitude and operability testing of its F130 engine, clearing a key milestone toward powering the upgraded Boeing B-52J Stratofortress fleet. Conducted at the Arnold Engineering Development...

March 2, 2026
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Norway, UK Sign Naval Helicopter Pact

Norway and the United Kingdom have signed an agreement permitting British military helicopters to embark on Norwegian warships and operate from Norwegian bases. The pact enhances maritime interoperability and...

February 28, 2026
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UK to Grant $1.3B Helo Deal to Leonardo

The UK government is set to award Leonardo a £1 billion contract to produce 23 medium-lift military helicopters, securing thousands of skilled jobs at its Yeovil manufacturing facility. The...

February 26, 2026
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Pratt & Whitney Invests $200M in Georgia

Pratt & Whitney’s $200 million investment in its Columbus, Georgia, facility will significantly expand production capacity for advanced aircraft engines. The upgrade supports rising global demand for both military...

February 25, 2026
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BAE Delivers 100,000th APKWS Kit

BAE Systems reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 100,000th Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System unit. The laser-guided kit transforms unguided rockets into precision munitions, offering cost-effective...

February 25, 2026
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US Army Plans Black Hawk Upgrade to 2050

The US Army has issued a request for industry feedback to evaluate the feasibility of extending the service life of its UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter fleet beyond 2050 through...