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October 30, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Italy Begins Purchase of 29 More AW249 Attack Helicopters

The Italian Ministry of Defence has initiated a parliamentary process to approve the procurement of 29 additional AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters for the Italian Army. Valued at 1.22...

October 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK and Türkiye Finalize $11 Billion Eurofighter Agreement

The United Kingdom has concluded a 10-year, nearly $11 billion agreement to supply Turkey with 20 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. According to the UK Ministry of Defence, this represents the...

October 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

HAV Wins Inaugural Defense Contract for Airlander 10 Fleet

UK-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has received pre-orders for three Airlander 10 airships, signaling the type’s first step into defense operations. The buyer, an unnamed defense firm, plans to...

October 28, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

South Korea Boosts Indigenous Engine Tech via Hanwha-KIMS Center

The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) and Hanwha Aerospace have launched a joint research center to develop advanced materials for aircraft engines. Located in Changwon, the facility aims...

October 25, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Türkiye Edges Closer to Eurofighter Jet Deal with Qatar After German Approval

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is advancing plans to acquire up to 24 secondhand Eurofighter Typhoon jets from Qatar as Türkiye also pursues new-build aircraft and Meteor missiles from the...

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

Hanwha and GE Aerospace Ink Partnership for Jet and Helicopter Engine Production in Korea

Hanwha Aerospace has entered into an agreement with GE Aerospace to procure new engine kits for South Korea’s indigenous fighter jets and helicopters, local media reported. The deal covers...

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 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Receives First Two UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters

Lithuania has officially received the first two of four UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters ordered from the US in 2020, a package that included additional equipment, spare parts, training, maintenance,...

October 20, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Korean Air Partners with Archer to Launch eVTOL Aircraft in South Korea

Korean Air and Archer Aviation Inc. have signed an agreement to introduce Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft in South Korea, beginning with government operations and expanding into broader commercial use....