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October 20, 2025
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Korean Air Picks Archer for eVTOL Launch

Korean Air and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) have signed a landmark agreement to commercialize Archer’s Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in South Korea, starting with...

October 19, 2025
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Israel Chooses L3Harris & IAI for Attack Jet

The U.S.-based L3Harris Technologies has entered into a strategic defense partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to jointly develop a sophisticated new light-attack and intelligence aircraft named Blue Sky...

October 18, 2025
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South Korea Chooses L3Harris for AEW&C Jets

L3Harris Technologies, listed on the NYSE as LHX, has secured a major contract to supply modified Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft equipped with airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) systems...

October 17, 2025
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Northrop Delivers Laser Minehunting System to South Korea

Northrop Grumman has successfully deployed its first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to South Korea to enhance naval mine countermeasure capabilities. The system, mounted on the Korean Mine...

October 15, 2025
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Belgium Receives Its First F-35A Jets From Lockheed

Lockheed Martin has officially handed over the first three F-35A Lightning II fighters to the Belgian Air Force, marking a major step forward in Belgium’s modernization of its aerial...

October 14, 2025
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Serco Secures EJ200 Engine Support Deal for UK Typhoon

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a five-year, £7.8 million ($10 million) contract with Serco to deliver maintenance and logistics support for the EJ200 engines powering the...

October 13, 2025
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Sweden, Saab Sign $360M Gripen Support Extension

Sweden has granted Saab a contract worth 4 billion krona ($360 million) to extend maintenance and support for its Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighter aircraft. The agreement builds...

October 11, 2025
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Denmark Expands Fleet With 16 More US F-35 Jets

Denmark has announced plans to acquire 16 additional F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from the United States, further expanding its air combat fleet amid growing regional security concerns. The...

October 9, 2025
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USAF Orders 8 New Grey Wolf Combat Helicopters

Boeing has received a $173-million contract from the U.S. Air Force to deliver eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, expanding its current production to support advanced training and sustainment...

October 9, 2025
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Germany Clears 7 Key Defense Deals, 20 Eurofighters

The German Bundestag has authorized seven significant defense programs aimed at enhancing the country’s national and NATO operational strength. Among the approvals is a €3.75-billion ($4.36 billion) contract for...