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August 13, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

US and Singapore Cancel Guam Deployment of F-15 Fighters

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed the cancellation of a plan to base up to 12 Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SG fighter jets at Andersen Air Force...

August 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Algeria Expected to Acquire Russia’s Su-34M Combat Aircraft

Russia is reportedly producing Sukhoi Su-34M supersonic combat aircraft for Algeria, reinforcing earlier claims of a defense agreement between Moscow and an unnamed partner. Analysis of satellite and open-source...

August 11, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

UAE and South Korea Strengthen Defense Links With KF-21 Joint Flight

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have conducted a joint test of Seoul’s domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base in Gyeongsangnam-do, highlighting their deepening defense...

August 11, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Washington Clears Upgrade Deal for Australia’s MC-55A ISREW Fleet

Washington has approved a potential Baseline 2 upgrade for Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine ISREW aircraft, advancing a Foreign Military Sale worth an estimated $404 million. Australia’s request includes a package...

August 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Prioritizes European Alternatives Instead of US F-35 Fighter Jets

Spain has opted not to purchase U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets and will instead pursue European alternatives, the defense ministry confirmed on Wednesday, backing a report from El Pais. This...

August 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India Refutes Speculation on Procurement of South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae

India is currently not evaluating South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet as part of its efforts to procure up to 114 advanced multi-role aircraft, local media reports confirmed. Earlier...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Swedish Jets Secured in $600 Million Thai Defense Deal

Thailand approved the purchase of four Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, following recent border hostilities with Cambodia that ended in a ceasefire last week. The $600 million agreement for...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India Receives Final Shipment of C-295 Airlifters from Airbus

Airbus has completed the delivery of 16 C-295 tactical airlifters to India, fulfilling the first phase of a larger deal aimed at revamping the country’s transport aircraft capabilities. The...

August 4, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Northrop to Supply US Troops with Next-Gen Multi-Domain Mission Planning Tools

US Military Awards $180M to Northrop Grumman for Next-Gen Mission Planning Systems Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $180 million contract to develop advanced mission planning technologies for the...

August 4, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

US Army Deploys Updated Helicopter Navigation Following DC Black Hawk Crash

Army Implements New Helicopter Navigation Tech Following Fatal Washington DC Crash In response to the January 29 collision between a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and a commercial airliner...