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Lockheed Martin backs Fortem with $25M investment to expand airspace security against counter-UAS

Lockheed Martin announced a $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies, a provider of airspace security solutions, citing urgent demand tied to countering UAS threats. The move signals sustained defense-prime focus on scaling detection/mitigation capabilities for rapidly evolving drone risks.

2026-04-23T03:35:01.360735-07:00

Associated Press

Peru delays $3.5B F-16 Block 70 deal as ministers resign and US presses for faster decision

2026-04-22T13:34:55.426590-07:00

DefenseNews.com

Denmark F-16 replacement plan sparks NATO and domestic budget concerns over future affordability

2026-04-22T17:50:05.224280-07:00

Aviation Week

Bahrain’s F-16 Block 70 Scores First Air-To-Air Kill, Shooting Down Two Iranian Drones

2026-04-09T10:22:25.391225-07:00

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Lockheed Martin backs Fortem with $25M investment to expand airspace security against counter-UAS Lockheed Martin announced a $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies, a provider of airspace security solutions, citing urgent demand tied to countering UAS threats. The move signals sustained defense-prime focus on scaling detection/mitigation capabilities for rapidly evolving drone risks.

2026-04-23T03:35:01.360735-07:00

Lockheed Martin backs Fortem with $25M investment to expand airspace security against counter-UAS

DefenseNews.com

Denmark F-16 replacement plan sparks NATO and domestic budget concerns over future affordability Denmark’s planned investment to replace its aging F-16 fleet is drawing scrutiny at home and in NATO circles, with critics warning the capital-heavy procurement could materially strain the country’s future “core” defense budgets. The concern centers on long-term tradeoffs between recapitalization and other priority programs.

2026-04-22T17:50:05.224280-07:00

Denmark F-16 replacement plan sparks NATO and domestic budget concerns over future affordability

Associated Press

Peru delays $3.5B F-16 Block 70 deal as ministers resign and US presses for faster decision Peru’s interim government has postponed its $3.5 billion F-16 Block 70 acquisition following the resignations of the defense and foreign ministers, exposing internal disputes over the contract’s transparency and cost assumptions. The US ambassador warned the offer “could not be the same tomorrow,” warning delays will raise the final price.

2026-04-22T13:34:55.426590-07:00

Peru delays $3.5B F-16 Block 70 deal as ministers resign and US presses for faster decision

Air Data News

Peru set to award 24 F-16 C/D Block 70 fighters under Air Force combat aircraft program, plus KC-135 tanker acquisition Peru’s defense procurement agency is preparing a Tuesday announcement awarding the Air Force’s combat aircraft program to the F-16 C/D Block 70 for 24 jets, according to local reporting. The same deal is expected to include KC-135 tanker aircraft, ending speculation over replacements for ageing Mirage 2000 and MiG-29 fleets.

2026-04-14T09:53:41.178463-07:00

Peru set to award 24 F-16 C/D Block 70 fighters under Air Force combat aircraft program, plus KC-135 tanker acquisition

AeroTime

Pakistan Air Force deploys F-16s and support aircraft to Saudi Arabia under joint defense framework as Iran tensions intensify The Pakistan Air Force has dispatched fighter jets—reported F-16s—and accompanying support aircraft to a Saudi base under a bilateral defense agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense. Multiple reports link the move to escalating regional security talks and intensifying activity tied to Iran.

2026-04-12T07:21:27.648131-07:00

Pakistan Air Force deploys F-16s and support aircraft to Saudi Arabia under joint defense framework as Iran tensions intensify

Aviation Week

Bahrain’s F-16 Block 70 Scores First Air-To-Air Kill, Shooting Down Two Iranian Drones The Royal Bahraini Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70 has achieved its first combat success, intercepting and shooting down two Iranian drones during earlier Middle East conflict activity. Bahrain says the drones penetrated initial air-defense layers before being defeated by the new Block 70 capability.

2026-04-09T10:22:25.391225-07:00

Bahrain’s F-16 Block 70 Scores First Air-To-Air Kill, Shooting Down Two Iranian Drones

Air Data News

Peru backtracks on F-16 fighter selection after president's remarks spark confusion Peru’s government said it has not yet selected a new fighter jet, reversing comments made by President José that had suggested a decision. The clarification walks back earlier public statements and leaves the procurement process for replacing legacy fighters unresolved.

2026-03-22T03:20:34.661805-07:00

Peru backtracks on F-16 fighter selection after president's remarks spark confusion

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US approves $16.5B emergency arms package for UAE, Kuwait and Jordan; majority to UAE The US State Department approved $16.5 billion in emergency arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Jordan, with the UAE receiving the largest share. Packages cover ballistic missile‑defence radars, a $1.86 billion F‑16 weapons package, potential AIM‑120 AMRAAMs, counter‑drone systems and spare parts.

2026-03-20T00:29:25.116006-07:00

US approves $16.5B emergency arms package for UAE, Kuwait and Jordan; majority to UAE

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Lockheed Martin backs Fortem with $25M investment to expand airspace security against counter-UAS

Peru delays $3.5B F-16 Block 70 deal as ministers resign and US presses for faster decision

Denmark F-16 replacement plan sparks NATO and domestic budget concerns over future affordability

Bahrain’s F-16 Block 70 Scores First Air-To-Air Kill, Shooting Down Two Iranian Drones

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