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October 31, 2025
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Armenia to Seal $3B Deal for Indian Su-30MKIs

Armenia is reportedly close to finalizing a multibillion-dollar defense deal with India to acquire Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). According to reports from Indian...

October 31, 2025
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Lockheed Builds Finland’s First F-35 Fighter Jet

Lockheed Martin has completed the final assembly of Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II, marking a major milestone in the Nordic country’s transition to fifth-generation airpower. The aircraft, designated JF-501,...

October 30, 2025
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GE, Poland Partner for F110 Engine MRO Support

American engine manufacturer GE Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Poland’s Military Aviation Works No. 2 (WZL-2) to strengthen the country’s capabilities in F110 engine maintenance,...

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,...