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UK‑backed Eurofighter sale to Turkey — BAE to recognise £4.6bn as Starmer travels to finalise up to 40 jets

BAE Systems said it expects to recognise £4.6bn from a UK‑backed deal after Turkey bought 20 Eurofighter Typhoons. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has travelled to Ankara to finalise a broader agreement for the Turkish Air Force that could reach up to 40 jets.

2025-10-27T10:14:32.822175-07:00

aercap.com

AerCap delivers first two IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSFs to Kalitta Air under seven-aircraft lease

2025-09-15T04:02:32.043002-07:00

Times of Israel

Turkey closes ports and airspace to Israeli official flights, bans arms transits

2025-08-29T07:44:30.789316-07:00

Times of Israel

Netanyahu's 'Wing of Zion' avoids most European airspace en route to New York amid ICC arrest warrant

2025-09-25T07:16:20.964241-07:00

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UK‑backed Eurofighter sale to Turkey — BAE to recognise £4.6bn as Starmer travels to finalise up to 40 jets BAE Systems said it expects to recognise £4.6bn from a UK‑backed deal after Turkey bought 20 Eurofighter Typhoons. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has travelled to Ankara to finalise a broader agreement for the Turkish Air Force that could reach up to 40 jets.

2025-10-27T10:14:32.822175-07:00

UK‑backed Eurofighter sale to Turkey — BAE to recognise £4.6bn as Starmer travels to finalise up to 40 jets

Aviation Week

Denmark drops planned acquisition of IAI Barak MX medium‑range air‑defence system Copenhagen has dropped plans to acquire Israel Aerospace Industries’ Barak MX ground‑based medium‑range air‑defence system after the platform was shortlisted as an option for Denmark’s medium‑range air‑defence programme. The decision removes Barak MX from consideration as Denmark advances alternative procurement paths.

2025-10-24T07:40:44.982863-07:00

Denmark drops planned acquisition of IAI Barak MX medium‑range air‑defence system

Aviation Week

Israel’s Iron Beam Laser Clears Real‑World Test, Set to Join Air and Missile Defence Israel’s Iron Beam laser — a product 30 years in development — has cleared a real‑world evaluation and is slated for integration into the country’s air and missile defence architecture. The operational move signals a first large‑scale step toward fielding directed‑energy point‑defence against rockets, mortars and UAVs.

2025-10-19T13:15:53.050217-07:00

Israel’s Iron Beam Laser Clears Real‑World Test, Set to Join Air and Missile Defence

Via Satellite

Gilat wins $42M order for SkyEdge IV multi‑orbit ground platform from major satellite operator Gilat Satellite Networks has secured $42 million of orders from a major global satellite operator for its SkyEdge IV multi‑orbit ground platform. Deliveries are scheduled over the next year, expanding multi‑orbit capacity and supporting next‑generation inflight connectivity and other satellite services.

2025-10-15T12:57:31.006124-07:00

Gilat wins $42M order for SkyEdge IV multi‑orbit ground platform from major satellite operator

Aviation Week

L3Harris and IAI unveil 'Blue Sky Warden' to bid for Israel's Light-Attack Aircraft programme L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer a 'Blue Sky Warden' variant, merging L3Harris's Sky Warden ISR/light-attack turboprop with IAI's mission systems and Israeli integration to compete for Israel's Light-Attack Aircraft programme. IAI will lead Israeli systems integration and tailor mission packages for the tender.

2025-10-15T12:44:07.501462-07:00

L3Harris and IAI unveil 'Blue Sky Warden' to bid for Israel's Light-Attack Aircraft programme

Reuters

Al‑Haq appeals UK ruling that allowed indirect export of F‑35 components to Israel despite IHL concerns Palestinian rights group Al‑Haq has appealed a UK court decision that Britain lawfully permitted indirect exports of F‑35 fighter‑jet components to Israel, seeking permission to challenge the High Court's dismissal after judges accepted the parts could be used to breach international humanitarian law.

2025-10-09T09:08:22.202322-07:00

Al‑Haq appeals UK ruling that allowed indirect export of F‑35 components to Israel despite IHL concerns

Shephard Media

US Army awards $982M contract for Hero-120 loitering munitions amid surge in demand The US Army awarded a $982 million contract to procure Hero-120 loitering munitions, each fitted with a 4.5 kg multi-purpose warhead optimised against armoured targets. The system is manufactured in the U.S. by Mistral in partnership with Israel’s Uvision as operational demand rises.

2025-10-06T01:48:46.880154-07:00

US Army awards $982M contract for Hero-120 loitering munitions amid surge in demand

Jerusalem Post

Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar requests retirement after four-year tenure Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar has asked to retire after four years as Israel Air Force chief, N12 reported, despite IDF efforts to retain him. His requested departure comes amid ongoing IAF operations against Hamas and Hezbollah and heightened tensions with Iran, creating a leadership gap during active operations.

2025-10-05T17:00:24.453393-07:00

Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar requests retirement after four-year tenure

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