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July 30, 2025
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Riyadh Air Signs Extended Support Agreement With EPCOR for APS5000 Systems

Riyadh Air has signed a long-term support contract with EPCOR for the maintenance of APS5000 APUs powering its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. As a key AFI KLM E&M subsidiary, EPCOR...

July 29, 2025
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German Air Force A400M to Receive Elbit’s DIRCM Self-Protection System

Under a six-year, $260-million deal, Elbit Systems will supply its J-MUSIC infrared countermeasure systems for Germany’s A400M fleet. The self-defense upgrade, led by Airbus, will enhance protection against MANPADS...

July 29, 2025
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US Navy Helicopters to Gain Raytheon’s New-Generation Targeting System

RTX’s Raytheon has unveiled the MTS-A-HD, a next-gen targeting system offering high-definition imaging and improved operational flexibility for US Navy helicopters. With modular architecture and enhanced sensor performance, it...

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

Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract from Japan’s Tokyo Fire Department for the delivery of an H225 helicopter, awarded following a competitive tender. The new aircraft will replace an...

July 27, 2025
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Indonesia Orders 48 Turkish KAAN Jets as Türkiye Enters Global Fighter Market

In a historic move, Türkiye has finalized its biggest defense export to date: a contract to supply Indonesia with 48 KAAN fifth-gen fighter jets. The deal includes joint engineering,...

July 25, 2025
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Hürjet Jet Trainer Agreement Boosts Turkey–Spain Military Partnership

In a major defense export deal, Turkish Aerospace Industries and Airbus have joined forces to supply Spain with Hürjet supersonic trainer aircraft. Announced in Istanbul, the deal includes up...

July 24, 2025
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Belgium Approves Purchase of 11 Additional F-35 Fighter Aircraft

Belgium has committed to purchasing 11 more F-35 fighter jets, reinforcing its defense modernization strategy and increasing its total order to 45 aircraft. Defence Minister Theo Francken confirmed the...

July 24, 2025
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Northrop Grumman Wins Contract to Support Japan’s Advanced Hawkeye Production

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 under a...

July 23, 2025
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Boeing Delivers Initial Apache Helicopters to Indian Army

The Indian Army has officially received its first batch of Apache helicopters from Boeing under a U.S. Foreign Military Sale agreement approved in 2017. This initial delivery represents half...

July 23, 2025
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Italy Awards $300 Million Airborne EW Aircraft Deal to L3Harris

Italy has awarded L3Harris a $300 million contract to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft outfitted for electromagnetic warfare missions. These specially modified G550s will provide the Italian Air Force...