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July 25, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky and Safran Explore Collaboration for Next-Generation Rotorcraft

Sikorsky, a business unit of Lockheed Martin, has partnered with Safran Helicopter Engines of France to explore new collaboration opportunities for current and next-generation vertical lift platforms. The agreement...

July 24, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

BAE Systems Secures $946 Million UK Deal to Accelerate Future Combat Air Technologies

The UK has awarded BAE Systems a £708 million ($946 million) contract to speed up the development of critical technologies for its Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The investment...

July 24, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Northrop Grumman Wins $1.2 Billion Contract to Build Three E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract worth nearly $1.2 billion to manufacture three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II airborne early warning and command-and-control aircraft. The agreement...

July 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

GE, Magellan boost Canadian aerospace support

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace are planning to establish a Canadian maintenance, repair, and overhaul center for the F414-GE-39E fighter engine under a new memorandum of understanding supporting future...

July 22, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Exploring the Airbus H125 utility helicopter

The Airbus H125 remains one of the most trusted helicopters for defense missions conducted in mountainous and high-altitude environments where operational margins are extremely limited. Engineered to deliver reliable...

July 22, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Smart maintenance reaches Travis Air Force Base

The US Air Force continues expanding artificial intelligence across aircraft sustainment operations by introducing MetroStar Systems’ Iris maintenance platform at Travis Air Force Base. Designed to support maintainers working...

July 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

GCAP welcomes Canada as observer partner

Canada has become the first observer nation to join the Global Combat Air Programme, expanding international cooperation on the development of a next-generation sixth-generation fighter aircraft. The program, launched...

July 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Moog clears certification milestone for UH-60

Moog has achieved a major milestone in helicopter flight automation after receiving FAA certification for its GRC 4000 retrofit autopilot system designed for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The certification...

July 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Saab’s GlobalEye Selected by NATO to Strengthen Airborne Surveillance Fleet

NATO has chosen Saab’s GlobalEye as its next-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, opening the way for the potential procurement of up to 10 platforms. Secretary General...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Portugal to Acquire Refurbished Surplus US Army Black Hawk Helicopters

The Portuguese Army has signed an agreement with Miami-based Sahar Group to acquire surplus UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters previously operated by the US Army. The contract, signed through the...