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October 23, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Marshall Aerospace to Refurbish 12 Former UK C-130J Aircraft for Turkey

Turkey has signed a multi-year agreement with Marshall Aerospace to upgrade and maintain 12 former Royal Air Force (RAF) C-130J Super Hercules aircraft purchased from the United Kingdom. The...

October 23, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

AeroVironment Secures Contract to Equip US Army With Advanced Counter-Drone Missiles

The US Army has granted AeroVironment (AV) a $95.9 million contract to manufacture and supply the Freedom Eagle (FE-1), a next-generation kinetic interceptor designed to defeat evolving unmanned aerial...

October 22, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Gore Introduces Lightweight Insulation Jacket for US Army Initiative

Outerwear specialist Gore is preparing to submit its next-generation insulation jacket for evaluation under the US Army’s Soldier Enhanced Program, marking a significant step toward modernizing soldier clothing systems....

October 22, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

LG and KAI Join Forces on Micro-LED Displays for Flight Simulators

LG Electronics and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have partnered to develop next-generation flight simulator displays using micro-LED technology, aiming to elevate realism and performance in pilot training systems. The...

October 22, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

South Korea Strengthens Drone Capabilities Through New AeroVironment Collaboration

AeroVironment and Korean Air have entered into a partnership to jointly develop and produce a new tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) for the Republic of Korea. Under the agreement,...

October 22, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Secures $461M US Army Order for Nine CH-47F Chinook Helicopters

The US Army has placed an order with Boeing for nine CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters under $461 million in contracts, advancing its efforts to modernize heavy-lift aviation assets...

October 22, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Belgium’s Cockerill to Convert Over 100 Military Vehicles into Ukrainian Ambulances

Belgian defense company John Cockerill Defense will convert 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine, reinforcing the nation’s military support amid Russia’s ongoing invasion. The project covers 11 BAE...

October 22, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Next-Generation Wingman Concept Emerges for US Military Aircraft

Boeing has revealed its concept for an autonomous tiltrotor drone, envisioned to serve as a wingman for US military aircraft. Dubbed the Collaborative Combat Rotorcraft (CxR), the platform is...

October 22, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Israel Aerospace Industries Debuts Long-Range LAHAT ALPHA Missile

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled the LAHAT ALPHA, the newest member of its Laser-Homing Anti-Tank (LAHAT) missile family, engineered for engagements exceeding 20 kilometers (12 miles). The 2-meter...

October 21, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Russia Debuts ‘Multik’ System to Counter Ukrainian Drones

Russia has rolled out a new electronic-warfare system, called “Multik,” to protect its helicopters from Ukrainian drone attacks. Built by the Gradient Research Institute, the system is said to...