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October 30, 2025
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Italy Orders 29 More AW249 Attack Helicopters

The Italian Ministry of Defence has initiated a parliamentary process to authorize the purchase of 29 additional AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters for the Italian Army. The deal, valued...

October 28, 2025
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UK, Turkey Finalize €11B Eurofighter Jet Pact

The United Kingdom has finalized a landmark agreement with NATO ally Turkey for the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking one of the largest defense export deals in recent...

October 28, 2025
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HAV Wins First Airlander 10 Defense Contract

The UK-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has achieved a significant milestone with its first-ever defense order for the Airlander 10 hybrid airship, signaling the aircraft’s transition from civilian to...

October 28, 2025
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South Korea Boosts Jet Engine R&D With Hanwha

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have inaugurated a joint research center focused on developing advanced materials for aircraft engines. Located in Changwon,...

October 27, 2025
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France Adds Third EMALS for Next-Gen Carrier Upgrade

France is advancing its next-generation aircraft carrier program with plans to acquire a third Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) for the Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération (PA-Ng). The system, developed by...

October 25, 2025
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Türkiye, Qatar Close to Eurofighter Jet Deal After Ban Lift

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is reportedly closing in on a deal to acquire up to 24 used Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from Qatar, marking a major step in Ankara’s...

October 23, 2025
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Marshall to Refurbish 12 UK C-130J Planes for Turkey

Turkey has signed a multi-year agreement with the UK’s Marshall Aerospace to upgrade and maintain a fleet of 12 ex-Royal Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. The transport planes,...

October 23, 2025
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Hanwha, GE Ink Pact on Jet and Helo Engines for Korea

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a new supply agreement with GE Aerospace to acquire engine kits for South Korea’s locally developed fighter jets and utility helicopters. The deal marks another...

October 22, 2025
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Boeing Wins $461M US Army CH-47F Chinook Contract

The US Army has awarded Boeing a contract worth $461 million to deliver nine CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, reinforcing its heavy-lift modernization effort. The order, which covers production...

October 21, 2025
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Lithuania Gets First Two UH-60 Black Hawks

Lithuania has officially taken delivery of the first two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s military aviation fleet. These aircraft are part of...