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November 24, 2025
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Vectrus Wins $252M USAF Contract to Support Iraq’s F-16 Fleet

The US Air Force has awarded Colorado-based Vectrus Systems a new contract valued at approximately $252 million to continue supporting Iraq’s fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons. The deal follows...

November 21, 2025
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USSOCOM boosts MH-47G fleet with major Boeing deal

Boeing has received an $877.7-million contract to manufacture an unspecified number of MH-47G special operations helicopters for the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The newly awarded deal reinforces the...

November 19, 2025
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KC-46 RVS 2.0 Achieves First Flight Milestone

Boeing has achieved a key milestone in the KC-46 Pegasus upgrade program as the new Remote Vision System 2.0 (RVS 2.0) successfully completed its first flight. The event marks...

November 19, 2025
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Morocco Buys 10 Airbus H225Ms to Replace Puma Fleet

Morocco has finalized a purchase of 10 H225M helicopters from Airbus Helicopters to modernize its combat search and rescue fleet. The Royal Moroccan Air Force will deploy the new...

November 18, 2025
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Germany’s Eurofighters Get Saab’s New EW Boost

Saab has secured two major contracts from Airbus worth a combined 549 million euros ($676 million) to enhance Germany’s Eurofighter fleet with its advanced Arexis Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor...

November 17, 2025
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U.S. OKs Denmark Buy of 340 AIM-9X Block II Missiles

The US State Department has cleared a potential $318.4-million Foreign Military Sale to Denmark covering up to 340 AIM-9X Block II tactical air-to-air missiles. Copenhagen has additionally requested 34...

November 15, 2025
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NATO Jets Highlight Black Sea Patrols

Belgium joined France in a coordinated air operation over the Black Sea, reinforcing allied efforts under Operation Black Sea Region. Operating above international waters, the mission showcased ongoing commitment...

November 14, 2025
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Boeing Wins $876M Deal for 60 New CH-47F Chinooks

Boeing has been awarded an $876.4-million US Army contract to build up to 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, strengthening the service’s long-term modernization plans. The agreement covers...

November 13, 2025
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Greece Requests AIM-120D Missiles to Equip F-35 Fleet

Greece has formally asked the United States to approve the sale of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles for its incoming F-35 Lightning II fleet, aiming to maintain a decisive technological...

November 13, 2025
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Thai Navy Receives Upgraded 212 Helicopter From Bell

Bell Textron has delivered a fully upgraded Bell 212 medium utility helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy, completing a major operational life extension effort for the service’s rotary-wing fleet....