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Germany exercises option for 20 Airbus H145M light combat helicopters, Bundeswehr fleet reaches 82

Germany has exercised options for 20 Airbus Helicopters H145M light combat helicopters, raising its Bundeswehr commitment to 82 aircraft under a December 2023 contract. The decision is presented as a vote of confidence in the type’s capability and versatility for enhanced mission readiness.

2025-12-15T02:07:36.424344-08:00

Aviation Week

China’s CH-7 flying‑wing stealth drone completes maiden flight, advancing strategic ISTAR capability

2025-12-15T03:32:32.189397-08:00

Aviation Week

NTSB and lawmakers oppose NDAA Section 373’s ADS‑B/transponder exemptions for military helicopters after Potomac River crash

2025-12-11T09:56:46.431997-08:00

Aviation Week

Air Force pushes Boeing VC-25B 'Next Air Force One' to mid‑2028 as $15.5M comms mod raises programme to ~$4.3B

2025-12-12T14:16:30.390889-08:00

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FlightGlobal

BAE wins $11M contract to integrate AN/APX‑127(V)1 IFF on KAI KF‑21 Boramae BAE Systems has won an $11 million contract from Korea Aerospace Industries to integrate its AN/APX‑127(V)1 next‑generation Combined Interrogator Transponder on the KF‑21 Boramae. The open‑architecture IFF supports software upgrades, anti‑jamming, encrypted data exchange and improved coalition identification.

2025-12-15T14:10:49.652046-08:00

BAE wins $11M contract to integrate AN/APX‑127(V)1 IFF on KAI KF‑21 Boramae

FlightGlobal

USAF awards Kongsberg ~$240M Lot 2 contract to produce Joint Strike Missile The U.S. Air Force has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a potential three‑year, $240.9 million sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to produce Lot 2 of the air‑launched Joint Strike Missile (JSM). The award covers procurement of all live rounds, containers, test hardware and support items for F‑35 integration.

2025-12-15T13:18:46.161213-08:00

USAF awards Kongsberg ~$240M Lot 2 contract to produce Joint Strike Missile

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Swedish Air Force orders two Bombardier Global 6500s Försvarets Materielverk (FMV) has ordered two Bombardier Global 6500 business jets directly from Bombardier for the Swedish Air Force, expanding the service's Global-series fleet. The purchase follows a run of recent military acquisitions and conversions of the Global 6500 by other states.

2025-12-15T13:18:42.003023-08:00

Swedish Air Force orders two Bombardier Global 6500s

The War Zone

Oman to transfer decommissioned Jaguars to India to sustain IAF Jaguar fleet India has agreed to receive decommissioned Jaguar fighter‑bombers from Oman to supply spares and airframes for sustainment of its dwindling Jaguar strike fleet. The transfers are the latest interim fix New Delhi is pursuing to preserve the type's operational availability and maintain squadron readiness.

2025-12-15T12:45:28.403218-08:00

Oman to transfer decommissioned Jaguars to India to sustain IAF Jaguar fleet

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Lockheed completes F-16 Block 70 production for Bulgaria and Slovakia, strengthening NATO air integration Lockheed Martin has finished production of all F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the initial fleets of Bulgaria and Slovakia, equipping both air forces with modernized fighters and strengthening regional air defence while deepening interoperability with NATO and allied air forces.

2025-12-15T11:49:15.284860-08:00

Lockheed completes F-16 Block 70 production for Bulgaria and Slovakia, strengthening NATO air integration

Breaking Defense

Army launches industry challenge for runway‑independent, division‑level Gray Eagle replacement The Army has launched an industry challenge seeking runway‑independent short/vertical takeoff and landing (S/VOTL) unmanned systems in Group 4 or larger to serve as a division‑level replacement for the MQ‑1C Gray Eagle. Service leaders want solutions that operate without runways and fit division operational concepts.

2025-12-15T11:12:53.737024-08:00

Army launches industry challenge for runway‑independent, division‑level Gray Eagle replacement

Air Data News

Peru's 24‑fighter procurement put under audit after Contraloría flags technical dossier issues Peru’s Contraloría reported procedural observations on December 12 concerning the technical dossier for a planned purchase of 24 fighters, prompting a formal audit of the procurement documentation. The review places the 24‑aircraft acquisition under regulatory scrutiny and may require dossier revisions before the tender advances.

2025-12-15T10:44:25.419868-08:00

Peru's 24‑fighter procurement put under audit after Contraloría flags technical dossier issues

FlightGlobal

Airbus delivers two more H145-based Jupiter HC2s to UK ahead of Brunei and Cyprus deployments Airbus Helicopters has handed over two additional H145-based Jupiter HC2 utility rotorcraft to the UK armed forces, boosting operational rotary capability. The pair are scheduled to deploy to Brunei and Cyprus early next year to support UK in‑theatre missions.

2025-12-15T08:27:03.230733-08:00

Airbus delivers two more H145-based Jupiter HC2s to UK ahead of Brunei and Cyprus deployments

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