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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...

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...