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July 16, 2025
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R&D

Morocco Awards C-130 Upgrade Contract to L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract to modernize several C-130 aircraft for the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The comprehensive upgrade includes avionics enhancements, depot-level maintenance, engine overhauls, and...

July 15, 2025
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Russia Begins Development of Successor to Mi-8/17 Helicopters

Russia is moving forward with plans to replace its aging Mi-8/17 helicopters by developing a new multirole platform, identified as the Mi-80, according to Russian media outlets. Inspired by...

July 13, 2025
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US Navy Deploys First Upgraded P-8A Poseidon to Boost Fleet Readiness

L3Harris Technologies has completed the delivery of the first overhauled P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), marking a major milestone under a...

July 12, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Greenlights $2.6 Billion Sale of HH-60W Helicopters to Norway

The United States has approved a potential $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters and associated equipment to Norway, a key NATO ally bordering Russia. According to the...

July 10, 2025
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Mergers & JV

France Reportedly Aiming for 80% Stake in FCAS Fighter Jet Project

France has reportedly notified Germany of its intention to claim an 80% stake in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a trilateral next-generation fighter jet program that also includes...

July 10, 2025
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Bell Textron Outperforms Aurora in DARPA’s X-Plane Competition

Bell Textron has been selected as the exclusive contractor for DARPA’s high-speed experimental aircraft initiative, surpassing Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, in the competition. As part of Phase...

April 22, 2025
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Mergers & JV

South Korea and UAE Sign Agreement on KF-21 Boramae Fighter Collaboration

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have signed a letter of intent to enhance cooperation on the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet program. The pact, signed by air force...

April 16, 2025
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Raytheon Among Ten Firms Bidding for US Army’s $4.2B Surveillance Balloon Contract

The U.S. Army has selected 10 defense companies to participate in a $4.2-billion, decade-long program to develop next-generation tethered surveillance balloons. The Persistent Surveillance System – Tethered (PSS-T) initiative...

April 7, 2025
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First OA-1K Skyraider II Aircraft Delivered by L3Harris and Air Tractor

L3Harris and Air Tractor have delivered the first OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft to US Air Force Special Operations Command. Purpose-built for close air support, precision strike, and ISR missions,...

April 4, 2025
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Slovakia Expands Fighter Fleet With Arrival of Two Additional F-16 Vipers

The Slovak Air Force has taken delivery of two additional F-16 Viper fighter jets from the United States, marking the fourth and fifth aircraft under a 2019 foreign military...