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October 8, 2025
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Bell, Marotta Partner on Power System for US Assault Helicopter

Bell Textron has awarded a contract to Marotta Controls to design and produce a new power inverter for the U.S. Army’s upcoming MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The...

October 7, 2025
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India, Brazil Mull Barter Pact for Combat Aircraft

India and Brazil are reportedly negotiating a landmark defense barter deal that could allow both nations to exchange military platforms instead of making cash payments. According to local sources,...

October 7, 2025
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Sweden Buys Four C-390 Millennium Airlifters

Sweden has finalized the purchase of four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer, marking a major step in its ongoing airlift modernization effort. The move places...

October 6, 2025
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France Adds H160 Helicopter for Pilot Training

France has taken delivery of a new Airbus H160 helicopter, adding it to the training fleet of EPNER, the nation’s military test pilot academy operated under the defense procurement...

October 3, 2025
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France Orders New Falcon 2000 Albatros From Dassault

Dassault Aviation has secured a new order from France’s defense procurement agency for five Falcon 2000 Albatros aircraft, advancing the country’s long-term maritime patrol and surveillance program. The order...

September 30, 2025
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L&T, Bharat Join Forces for India’s Future Fighter Jet

Indian defense major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has partnered with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to push forward the nation’s next-generation fighter jet initiative. The collaboration represents a significant step...

September 30, 2025
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Lockheed Inks Deal to Build 300 New F-35 Jets

Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office have finalized a production agreement for up to 296 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets under production lots 18 and 19. Deliveries...

September 28, 2025
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Sikorsky Wins $10.3B Deal for 92 CH-53K Helos

The U.S. Department of War has awarded Sikorsky a landmark $10.3 billion contract for the procurement of 92 CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters. This large-scale order significantly boosts the...

September 26, 2025
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Thai Air Force Expands Fleet With Airbus H225

Airbus Helicopters has signed a new agreement with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for the delivery of two additional H225 multi-role helicopters. The aircraft are expected to provide...

September 26, 2025
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USAF Takes Delivery of 9th BACN Jet

Bombardier Defense has handed over the ninth Global 6000 business jet to the US Air Force as part of the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program. The delivery ceremony...