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July 20, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Türkiye’s SSB Places Order for Six Kaan Fighter Jet Prototypes for Turkish Air Force

As reported by Turkish defense outlet Ulusavunma on July 16, 2025, Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) has officially ordered the sixth prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet....

July 20, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

U.S. Marines Showcase Quick HIMARS Deployment via MV-22B Aircraft During Talisman Sabre 2025

During Talisman Sabre 2025—the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States—U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363), under Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 25.3, executed a...

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

UK Reveals Next-Gen Fighter Demonstrator Featuring Stealth and Advanced Digital Systems

The UK has revealed a next-generation combat air demonstrator, aimed at testing advanced stealth design, digital flight control systems, and modern manufacturing processes for future fighter platforms. The concept...

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

South Korea’s Boramae Jet Edges Toward Phase One Completion with Sixth Prototype Flight Tests

Seoul has announced plans to build up to 120 KF-21 Boramae multirole fighter jets by the early 2030s, with the first 20 aircraft expected to be delivered between 2026...

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

India and France to Co-Develop Next-Generation Fighter Jet Engine in $7.08 Billion Deal

India Eyes Jet Engine Self-Reliance Through Indo-French Collaboration India is set to make a significant leap toward defence self-sufficiency, with the Ministry of Defence backing a joint engine development...

July 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Nagoya City Fire Bureau Selects Airbus H160 Helicopter for Operations

Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau has placed an order for an Airbus H160 helicopter, which will be used in firefighting, search and rescue, and disaster response operations, including reconnaissance...

July 16, 2025
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
R&D

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
G.Krish
New Product Launches

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
G.Krish
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...