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July 10, 2025
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
New Product Launches

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

April 4, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Airbus Presents Prototype of Caïman Helicopter Tailored for French Special Forces

Airbus has revealed the prototype of the NH90 Caïman Standard 2 helicopter developed for the French Army at a special operations expo in Martignas-sur-Jalle. Designed for missions such as...

April 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Orders Four Embraer C-390 Millennium Aircraft for Strategic Lift

Sweden has selected Embraer’s C-390 Millennium transport aircraft to bolster its air force’s mobility capabilities. Announced at a Brazilian defense and aerospace exhibition, the agreement covers four aircraft for...

April 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Philippines Cleared to Purchase $5.58B Worth of U.S. Fighter Jets

The United States has approved a potential $5.58 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets and associated equipment to the Philippines, reaffirming its support amid escalating tensions with China. The...

April 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Airbus Delivers Initial H145M Helicopters to Cyprus Armed Forces

Cyprus has received the first two of six Airbus H145M helicopters as part of a modernization program for its National Guard’s rotary-wing fleet. The five-bladed multirole aircraft will all...