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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...

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...