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July 29, 2025
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Elbit Systems to Install DIRCM Protection on German A400M Fleet

Airbus Defence and Space has awarded Elbit Systems a $260 million contract to supply a self-protection system for Germany’s A400M military transport aircraft. The Israeli firm will provide its...

July 29, 2025
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Raytheon Unveils Advanced Targeting System for Navy Choppers

Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, has unveiled its latest high-definition targeting system aimed at enhancing the operational performance of US Navy helicopters in dangerous environments. Known as the MTS-A-HD,...

July 28, 2025
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Tokyo Fire Department Expands Fleet with New Airbus H225 Helicopters

The Tokyo Fire Department has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for a new Airbus H225 helicopter, marking a key step in its ongoing fleet modernization. This new aircraft...

July 25, 2025
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Turkey Secures Sale of 48 KAAN Fighter Jets to Indonesia

Türkiye has officially announced a landmark defense agreement with Indonesia to supply 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets, marking the largest defense export contract in the nation’s history. This comprehensive...

July 25, 2025
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Turkey, Spain Strengthen Defense Partnership With Hürjet Deal

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has formalized a significant export agreement with Airbus to supply Spain with its indigenous trainer aircraft, the Hürjet. The partnership, announced at a defense expo...

July 24, 2025
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Belgium Expands F-35 Fleet With 11 Additional Fighter Jets

Belgium has confirmed the purchase of 11 additional F-35 fighter jets as part of its broader defense modernization plan. The acquisition, announced by Defence Minister Theo Francken, is estimated...

July 24, 2025
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Northrop to Support Production of Japan’s Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $140.8-million contract by the US Department of Defense to support the production of five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for Japan. The contract is...

July 23, 2025
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Boeing Delivers Initial Apache Helicopters to India’s Army

The Indian Army has formally accepted delivery of the first three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing, marking the midpoint of a six-aircraft order approved by the US government...

July 23, 2025
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Italy Awards $300M Contract to L3Harris for Electronic Warfare Aircraft

L3Harris has been awarded a $300-million contract to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft, specially modified to conduct electromagnetic warfare operations, to the Italian Air Force. These advanced jets will...

July 22, 2025
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Turkey Acquires Sixth Prototype of Indigenous Kaan Stealth Jet

Turkey has acquired the sixth prototype of its homegrown TAI Kaan stealth fighter to carry out an advanced series of assessments aimed at validating the aircraft’s full operational potential....