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US clears $250m training FMS for Australia’s RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale worth about US$250 million ($362.3 million) for training and associated equipment supporting Australia’s RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets. The case was notified to Congress on June 25, 2026, to improve operations, sustainment, and US-Australia interoperability.

2026-06-25T18:11:01.806671-07:00

Reuters

US notifies Congress of $700M GE F110 engine sale for Turkey’s TAI KAAN Block 10

2026-06-25T17:40:31.777915-07:00

Reuters

Trump administration seeks to move ahead with $700M–$750M GE jet-engine sale to Turkey despite congressional objections, as NATO

2026-06-24T08:55:54.881047-07:00

Reuters

US approval pathway for GE F110 engines could accelerate Turkey’s TAI KAAN program amid F-35 industrial-base concerns

2026-06-25T17:40:31.777915-07:00

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US clears $250m training FMS for Australia’s RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale worth about US$250 million ($362.3 million) for training and associated equipment supporting Australia’s RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets. The case was notified to Congress on June 25, 2026, to improve operations, sustainment, and US-Australia interoperability.

2026-06-25T18:11:01.806671-07:00

US clears $250m training FMS for Australia’s RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers

Reuters

US notifies Congress of $700M GE F110 engine sale for Turkey’s TAI KAAN Block 10 The Trump administration has formally notified Congress of an intention to sell dozens of GE F110 engines to Turkey for the KAAN fighter program, valued at more than $700 million. The move comes as Ankara accelerates development of its indigenous TF35000 engine and faces additional domestic and congressional scrutiny.

2026-06-25T17:40:31.777915-07:00

US notifies Congress of $700M GE F110 engine sale for Turkey’s TAI KAAN Block 10

Reuters

US approval pathway for GE F110 engines could accelerate Turkey’s TAI KAAN program amid F-35 industrial-base concerns Reuters reports Washington is expected to move forward with the sale/approval of GE F110 engines for Turkey’s indigenous TAI KAAN fighter. U.S. officials also say there would be “no devastating impact” to the F-35 industrial base if Turkey exits, even as Ankara signals positive engagement on NATO/F-35 matters.

2026-06-25T17:40:31.777915-07:00

US approval pathway for GE F110 engines could accelerate Turkey’s TAI KAAN program amid F-35 industrial-base concerns

Reuters

Trump signals potential F-35 “game-changer” for Turkey after S-400 acquisition; Vance says a US review is underway President Donald Trump said he may take a step to make Turkey “very happy” on fighter jets, as VP JD Vance indicated the US is reviewing how Turkey could receive F-35 aircraft despite Ankara’s 2019 S-400 acquisition. The comments came amid NATO-summit-related diplomacy.

2026-06-24T14:26:24.212257-07:00

Trump signals potential F-35 “game-changer” for Turkey after S-400 acquisition; Vance says a US review is underway

Reuters

Trump administration seeks to move ahead with $700M–$750M GE jet-engine sale to Turkey despite congressional objections, as NATO The Trump administration is expected to override a Democratic lawmaker’s block of a proposed ~$750 million sale of jet engines to Turkey, with additional reporting pointing to a $700M GE deal. The push arrives ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara and amid U.S. messaging tying engine supply, KAAN (F-110) and F-35 cooperation concerns.

2026-06-24T08:55:54.881047-07:00

Trump administration seeks to move ahead with $700M–$750M GE jet-engine sale to Turkey despite congressional objections, as NATO

FlightGlobal

Denmark turns in Dannebrog F-16s for transfer to Argentina and Ukraine The Royal Danish Air Force has decommissioned and handed over an iconic red-and-white “Dannebrog” F-16 for onward transfer, with the jets headed to Argentina and Ukraine as Denmark reshapes its fighter inventory.

2026-06-23T14:11:16.769073-07:00

Denmark turns in Dannebrog F-16s for transfer to Argentina and Ukraine

FlightGlobal

Denmark turns in iconic red-and-white ‘Dannebrog’ F-16 for transfer to Argentina

2026-06-23T14:11:16.769073-07:00

Denmark turns in iconic red-an

Reuters

U.S. transfers four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous undersea/surface vehicles to the Philippines in a $13M deal The U.S. government transferred four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles to the Philippine military in a transaction valued at $13 million, according to the U.S. Embassy in Manila. The transfer adds autonomous maritime ISR/undersea capability to Philippine defense operations.

2026-06-22T19:41:14.299174-07:00

U.S. transfers four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous undersea/surface vehicles to the Philippines in a $13M deal

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US clears $250m training FMS for Australia’s RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers

US notifies Congress of $700M GE F110 engine sale for Turkey’s TAI KAAN Block 10

Trump administration seeks to move ahead with $700M–$750M GE jet-engine sale to Turkey despite congressional objections, as NATO

US approval pathway for GE F110 engines could accelerate Turkey’s TAI KAAN program amid F-35 industrial-base concerns

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