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US approves $1.5B FMS for Austria’s second 12 UH-60M Black Hawk buy

The US State Department has cleared a Foreign Military Sale worth $1.5 billion for Austria to acquire 12 additional Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. A new Congressional notification indicates the procurement includes a specification upgrade to match Austria’s earlier 12-unit 2024 order.

2026-06-19T04:16:11.949077-07:00

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Finland greenlights GBU-53/B SDB II (StormBreaker) buys to arm its incoming F-35A fleet

2026-06-18T00:03:43.009847-07:00

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EDGE and Safran expand cooperation in France, targeting Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related programs

2026-06-16T09:19:21.523021-07:00

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US clears possible KC-130J support package for Kuwait’s Lockheed Martin tanking fleet

2026-06-16T01:17:15.752908-07:00

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US approves $1.5B FMS for Austria’s second 12 UH-60M Black Hawk buy The US State Department has cleared a Foreign Military Sale worth $1.5 billion for Austria to acquire 12 additional Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. A new Congressional notification indicates the procurement includes a specification upgrade to match Austria’s earlier 12-unit 2024 order.

2026-06-19T04:16:11.949077-07:00

US approves $1.5B FMS for Austria’s second 12 UH-60M Black Hawk buy

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Finland greenlights GBU-53/B SDB II (StormBreaker) buys to arm its incoming F-35A fleet Finland’s Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen authorized procurement of additional GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II glide bombs from the United States to equip the country’s incoming Lockheed Martin F-35A fleet. The move supplements a 2023 US Foreign Military Sales contract and reinforces NATO’s precision-strike posture on the northern flank.

2026-06-18T00:03:43.009847-07:00

Finland greenlights GBU-53/B SDB II (StormBreaker) buys to arm its incoming F-35A fleet

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EDGE and Safran expand cooperation in France, targeting Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related programs At Eurosatory 2026, EDGE Group and Safran signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to deepen collaboration and broaden joint work across their portfolios. EDGE opened new production sites in France as it pursues greater European prime standing, while Safran and EDGE also plan joint ventures around Hammer precision weapons and UAV-related efforts.

2026-06-16T09:19:21.523021-07:00

EDGE and Safran expand cooperation in France, targeting Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related programs

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US clears possible KC-130J support package for Kuwait’s Lockheed Martin tanking fleet The US government has approved a potential support package for Kuwait’s Lockheed Martin KC-130J tactical transport aircraft, operating as tankers. Kuwait’s fleet consists of three KC-130Js in the tanking role, with the cleared effort focused on enabling sustainment and support.

2026-06-16T01:17:15.752908-07:00

US clears possible KC-130J support package for Kuwait’s Lockheed Martin tanking fleet

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North Korea condemns US approval for advanced air-to-air missile sale to South Korea North Korea’s foreign ministry, citing KCNA, condemned a U.S. decision to approve the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea. Pyongyang warned the transfer would worsen tensions on the Korean peninsula, escalating criticism of the U.S.-South Korea defense relationship.

2026-06-12T14:47:42.989229-07:00

North Korea condemns US approval for advanced air-to-air missile sale to South Korea

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US State Department clears $292M FMS for South Korea to buy 70 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to South Korea for 70 Raytheon AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, with related equipment, valued at $292 million. The authorization is intended to enhance South Korea’s air-defense capability.

2026-06-11T01:13:27.949362-07:00

US State Department clears $292M FMS for South Korea to buy 70 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles

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France orders multi-layer ASTER/MICA VL SAMP/T NG air defense, with eight sections scheduled from 2030 France has placed an order for the multi-layer ASTER/MICA VL version of SAMP/T NG, the French Air and Space Force acquisition plan calling for eight system sections. Deliveries are slated to begin in 2030, extending the country’s layered ground-based air and missile defense capability.

2026-06-10T03:26:47.477972-07:00

France orders multi-layer ASTER/MICA VL SAMP/T NG air defense, with eight sections scheduled from 2030

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Denmark seeks JASSM-ER long-range cruise missiles for F-35A force via prospective US State Department deal Denmark could arm its Lockheed Martin F-35A fleet with long-range cruise missiles under a prospective deal announced by the US Department of State. The reported focus is on acquiring JASSM-ER for integration with Denmark’s stealth fighter operations and strike planning.

2026-06-08T07:44:30.896052-07:00

Denmark seeks JASSM-ER long-range cruise missiles for F-35A force via prospective US State Department deal

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US approves $1.5B FMS for Austria’s second 12 UH-60M Black Hawk buy

Finland greenlights GBU-53/B SDB II (StormBreaker) buys to arm its incoming F-35A fleet

EDGE and Safran expand cooperation in France, targeting Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related programs

US clears possible KC-130J support package for Kuwait’s Lockheed Martin tanking fleet

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