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Eurofighter wins NATO‑backed contract to develop, test and certify Typhoon Aerodynamic Modification Kit

Eurofighter and NETMA have signed a NATO‑backed contract to develop, test and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Typhoon, advancing a long‑planned aerodynamic upgrade. The AMK is designed to restore handling and permit integration of heavier weapons loads, moving the capability closer to fleet adoption.

2026-02-05T05:55:25.636894-08:00

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Israel signs ~$130M Elbit contract to integrate C2, avionics, EW and DIRCM on 12 CH‑53K helicopters

2026-02-05T04:38:06.658606-08:00

Aviation Week

U.S. warns Algeria could face CAATSA sanctions over Su-57E purchase as senator blames U.S. fighter production shortfalls

2026-02-04T14:03:39.675449-08:00

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Embraer signs service agreement to sustain Hungarian Air Force C-390 Millennium fleet

2026-02-04T18:04:03.774750-08:00

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Aviation Today

USAF awards Boeing up to $2.8B to upgrade South Korea's F-15K fleet toward F-15EX standard The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing up to $2.8 billion to modernize South Korea’s F‑15K “Slam Eagle” fleet. The package upgrades radars, electronic‑warfare systems, cockpits and weapons integration to bring the F‑15K closer to the F‑15EX Eagle II configuration, increasing payload and combat mass.

2026-02-05T06:48:05.390769-08:00

USAF awards Boeing up to $2.8B to upgrade South Korea's F-15K fleet toward F-15EX standard

Aviation Today

F-35 nose mounting mismatch threatens Northrop Grumman AN/APG-85 radar integration Lockheed Martin's F-35 nose radar mountings differ between the installed Northrop Grumman AN/APG-81 and the planned AN/APG-85, a mismatch that threatens integration of the new sensor onto fleet aircraft. The issue raises potential schedule, engineering and retrofit challenges for the program and supplier.

2026-02-05T06:36:04.131473-08:00

F-35 nose mounting mismatch threatens Northrop Grumman AN/APG-85 radar integration

FlightGlobal

Eurofighter wins NATO‑backed contract to develop, test and certify Typhoon Aerodynamic Modification Kit Eurofighter and NETMA have signed a NATO‑backed contract to develop, test and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Typhoon, advancing a long‑planned aerodynamic upgrade. The AMK is designed to restore handling and permit integration of heavier weapons loads, moving the capability closer to fleet adoption.

2026-02-05T05:55:25.636894-08:00

Eurofighter wins NATO‑backed contract to develop, test and certify Typhoon Aerodynamic Modification Kit

FlightGlobal

Israel signs ~$130M Elbit contract to integrate C2, avionics, EW and DIRCM on 12 CH‑53K helicopters Israel's Ministry of Defense has awarded Elbit Systems an approximately $130 million contract to integrate Israeli-made avionics, command-and-control, electronic warfare and a DIRCM anti-missile system onto a dozen Sikorsky CH‑53K heavy-lift helicopters acquired via U.S. Foreign Military Sales for the Israeli Air Force.

2026-02-05T04:38:06.658606-08:00

Israel signs ~$130M Elbit contract to integrate C2, avionics, EW and DIRCM on 12 CH‑53K helicopters

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Embraer signs service agreement to sustain Hungarian Air Force C-390 Millennium fleet Embraer has signed a comprehensive service agreement with the Hungarian Air Force to provide maintenance, logistical and technical support for its C-390 Millennium transport fleet using Embraer’s European footprint. Hungary, the second NATO operator of the type, received all contracted multi‑mission aircraft in November 2025.

2026-02-04T18:04:03.774750-08:00

Embraer signs service agreement to sustain Hungarian Air Force C-390 Millennium fleet

Aviation Week

U.S. warns Algeria could face CAATSA sanctions over Su-57E purchase as senator blames U.S. fighter production shortfalls The U.S. has warned it could impose sanctions on Algeria if the country proceeds with buying Russia's Su‑57E fifth‑generation fighter. A U.S. senator said shortfalls and delays in U.S. fighter production helped push Algiers toward Moscow, increasing CAATSA scrutiny and congressional pressure.

2026-02-04T14:03:39.675449-08:00

U.S. warns Algeria could face CAATSA sanctions over Su-57E purchase as senator blames U.S. fighter production shortfalls

Breaking Defense

Lockheed Martin advances to Phase III of Army Flight School Next with Robinson R66 NxG Lockheed Martin has advanced to Phase III of the U.S. Army's Flight School Next competition and announced it will offer Robinson Helicopter's R66 NxG as its training platform. Bell and M1 were also named among the three firms moving on to the next phase of evaluations.

2026-02-04T11:15:50.463757-08:00

Lockheed Martin advances to Phase III of Army Flight School Next with Robinson R66 NxG

Flying Magazine

Pentagon to buy $1B+ of one‑way attack drones as 25 firms compete in $150M 'Drone Dominance' gauntlet The Pentagon plans to purchase more than $1 billion of small, low‑cost, one‑way attack drones over the next two years. Twenty‑five manufacturers are competing in a $150 million "Drone Dominance" gauntlet as the department moves to expand expendable strike capability and accelerate fielding.

2026-02-04T11:09:12.784734-08:00

Pentagon to buy $1B+ of one‑way attack drones as 25 firms compete in $150M 'Drone Dominance' gauntlet

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Eurofighter wins NATO‑backed contract to develop, test and certify Typhoon Aerodynamic Modification Kit

Israel signs ~$130M Elbit contract to integrate C2, avionics, EW and DIRCM on 12 CH‑53K helicopters

U.S. warns Algeria could face CAATSA sanctions over Su-57E purchase as senator blames U.S. fighter production shortfalls

Embraer signs service agreement to sustain Hungarian Air Force C-390 Millennium fleet

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