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U.S. clears $6.7B Apache/JLTV package for Israel and $9B Patriot sale to Saudi Arabia

The State Department approved roughly $6.7 billion in weaponry to Israel — including 30 AH‑64E attack helicopters, more than 3,000 JLTV tactical vehicles and related sustainment — and separately cleared a $9 billion sale of Patriot missiles and support to Saudi Arabia (about 730 missiles).

2026-01-30T16:33:40.108321-08:00

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U.S. awards $235.4M contract to service Ukrainian F-16s in Belgium

2026-01-30T04:16:15.532527-08:00

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U.S. presses Canada as Ottawa weighs cutting F‑35 buy and mixing Gripen — NORAD interoperability at stake

2026-01-29T03:14:29.673815-08:00

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Norway selects Hanwha K239 Chunmoo in ~$1.9–2.0bn deal for 16 launchers; operational within four years

2026-01-29T02:21:17.190629-08:00

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U.S. clears $6.7B Apache/JLTV package for Israel and $9B Patriot sale to Saudi Arabia The State Department approved roughly $6.7 billion in weaponry to Israel — including 30 AH‑64E attack helicopters, more than 3,000 JLTV tactical vehicles and related sustainment — and separately cleared a $9 billion sale of Patriot missiles and support to Saudi Arabia (about 730 missiles).

2026-01-30T16:33:40.108321-08:00

U.S. clears $6.7B Apache/JLTV package for Israel and $9B Patriot sale to Saudi Arabia

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U.S. awards $235.4M contract to service Ukrainian F-16s in Belgium The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a US$235.4 million contract to Belgian firm Sabena Aerospace Engineering to provide depot‑level maintenance, heavy repair and engine support for Ukrainian Air Force F‑16AM/BM fighters. Work on airframes and propulsion will be performed in Belgium.

2026-01-30T04:16:15.532527-08:00

U.S. awards $235.4M contract to service Ukrainian F-16s in Belgium

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USAF solicits contractors to train foreign pilots under U.S. military aid programs The U.S. Air Force has issued a solicitation seeking contractors to provide flight training for foreign pilots funded through U.S. military aid programs, covering multiple aircraft types and instruction scopes. The move expands industry roles in allied capacity‑building and operational interoperability.

2026-01-29T14:21:35.986961-08:00

USAF solicits contractors to train foreign pilots under U.S. military aid programs

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U.S. presses Canada as Ottawa weighs cutting F‑35 buy and mixing Gripen — NORAD interoperability at stake Washington has intensified pressure on Ottawa to proceed with its planned 88‑jet Lockheed Martin F‑35 purchase as Canada reviews a smaller buy and a split F‑35/Gripen option. U.S. officials warn changes would affect NORAD burden‑sharing and interoperability, while Ottawa cites political and tariff tensions.

2026-01-29T03:14:29.673815-08:00

U.S. presses Canada as Ottawa weighs cutting F‑35 buy and mixing Gripen — NORAD interoperability at stake

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Norway selects Hanwha K239 Chunmoo in ~$1.9–2.0bn deal for 16 launchers; operational within four years Norway has chosen Hanwha's K239 Chunmoo long‑range precision fires system in a roughly $1.9–2.0 billion deal to supply 16 launch units, with contract signatures expected 30 January. Oslo says an operational capability will be fielded within four years, making Norway the second European buyer of Chunmoo.

2026-01-29T02:21:17.190629-08:00

Norway selects Hanwha K239 Chunmoo in ~$1.9–2.0bn deal for 16 launchers; operational within four years

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France to supply Ukraine additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters and interceptor missiles Ukraine expects further military support from France, including additional Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets and interceptor missiles for its air-defence systems. Kyiv says the supplies aim to bolster air-defence capability and expand available interceptor assets amid an ongoing effort to strengthen national air defences.

2026-01-28T12:04:13.059180-08:00

France to supply Ukraine additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters and interceptor missiles

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Raytheon wins $197M contract to equip Poland with seven AI-enabled MS-110 multispectral reconnaissance pods Raytheon has been awarded a $197 million contract to deliver seven MS-110 multispectral reconnaissance pods to the Polish Air Force, making Poland the first NATO member to field the system. The pods use multispectral sensors and on-board AI for real-time sensor fusion.

2026-01-28T07:13:30.598745-08:00

Raytheon wins $197M contract to equip Poland with seven AI-enabled MS-110 multispectral reconnaissance pods

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How oil wealth and geopolitics turned the Gulf into a global arms market Gulf states have become dominant buyers in the global arms market, driven by concentrated oil wealth and persistent regional tensions. With limited indigenous defence industries, their militaries are largely equipped with foreign systems, making Saudi Arabia the world’s largest arms importer and reshaping procurement and supplier relationships across the region.

2026-01-27T05:11:31.960668-08:00

How oil wealth and geopolitics turned the Gulf into a global arms market

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U.S. clears $6.7B Apache/JLTV package for Israel and $9B Patriot sale to Saudi Arabia

U.S. awards $235.4M contract to service Ukrainian F-16s in Belgium

U.S. presses Canada as Ottawa weighs cutting F‑35 buy and mixing Gripen — NORAD interoperability at stake

Norway selects Hanwha K239 Chunmoo in ~$1.9–2.0bn deal for 16 launchers; operational within four years

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