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October 19, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Israel Chooses L3Harris and IAI for New Blue Sky Warden Attack Jet

L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a strategic defense agreement to co-develop the Blue Sky Warden, a light-attack and intelligence aircraft tailored for Israel’s defense needs....

October 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Selects L3Harris for AEW&C Aircraft Program

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been awarded a contract to supply the Republic of Korea Air Force with modified Bombardier Global 6500 AEW&C aircraft. The company is collaborating with...

October 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Receives First Laser Minehunting System from Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has handed over the first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to South Korea, marking a key milestone in the country’s push to strengthen naval mine countermeasure...

October 15, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium Receives Its First F-35A Jets from Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first three F-35A Lightning II fighters to the Belgian Air Force, marking a major step in Belgium’s transition from F-16s to fifth-generation combat aircraft...

October 14, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Serco Awarded Contract to Maintain EJ200 Engines for UK Typhoons

Serco has been awarded a £7.8 million ($10 million) contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver maintenance and logistics support for the EJ200 engines used in the...

October 13, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden greenlights $360M upgrade and extended support for Saab Gripen E fighter aircraft

Sweden has signed a 4-billion-krona ($360 million) contract with Saab to continue the maintenance and support of its Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighter aircraft. The new deal expands...

October 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Orders 16 Additional US-Built F-35 Jets Following Drone Evaluation

Denmark plans to purchase 16 more F-35 stealth fighters from the United States, bringing its total fleet to 43 aircraft, in a 29 billion kroner ($4.5 billion) deal announced...

October 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Eight Grey Wolf Helicopters Procured by US Air Force

Boeing has been awarded a $173 million contract by the US Air Force to deliver eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, including training and sustainment support. With this order,...

October 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Berlin Approves Seven Major Military Deals, Covering 20 Eurofighter Jets

The German Bundestag has approved seven major defense procurement programs aimed at bolstering both national defense and NATO interoperability, including a €3.75-billion ($4.36 billion) contract for 20 Tranche 5...

October 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Marotta Chosen by Bell to Design Power Architecture for Future US Assault Rotorcraft

Bell Textron has awarded Marotta Controls a contract to develop a power inverter for the MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) being built for the US Army. Marotta stated...