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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...

July 31, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

China Starts Z-10ME Attack Helicopter Deliveries to Pakistan

China has begun delivering Z-10ME attack helicopters to Pakistan, supporting Islamabad’s efforts to overhaul its outdated attack rotorcraft capabilities. Although there has been no official confirmation from either nation,...

July 31, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Textron and Leonardo Propose M-346N for U.S. Navy Training Fleet

Textron and Leonardo are jointly proposing the M-346N jet trainer—based on Leonardo’s M-346 platform—for the U.S. Navy’s upcoming Undergraduate Jet Training System competition to replace the T-45 Goshawk. Designed...

July 30, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Riyadh Air Signs Extended Support Agreement With EPCOR for APS5000 Systems

Riyadh Air has signed a long-term support contract with EPCOR for the maintenance of APS5000 APUs powering its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. As a key AFI KLM E&M subsidiary, EPCOR...

July 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

German Air Force A400M to Receive Elbit’s DIRCM Self-Protection System

Under a six-year, $260-million deal, Elbit Systems will supply its J-MUSIC infrared countermeasure systems for Germany’s A400M fleet. The self-defense upgrade, led by Airbus, will enhance protection against MANPADS...

July 29, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

US Navy Helicopters to Gain Raytheon’s New-Generation Targeting System

RTX’s Raytheon has unveiled the MTS-A-HD, a next-gen targeting system offering high-definition imaging and improved operational flexibility for US Navy helicopters. With modular architecture and enhanced sensor performance, it...

July 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Tokyo Fire Department Expands Fleet with New Airbus H225 Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract from Japan’s Tokyo Fire Department for the delivery of an H225 helicopter, awarded following a competitive tender. The new aircraft will replace an...

July 27, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indonesia Orders 48 Turkish KAAN Jets as Türkiye Enters Global Fighter Market

In a historic move, Türkiye has finalized its biggest defense export to date: a contract to supply Indonesia with 48 KAAN fifth-gen fighter jets. The deal includes joint engineering,...