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Pentagon awards Boeing $8.6B contract to build 25 F-15IA fighters for Israel, option for 25 more

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.58–$8.6 billion contract to design, produce and deliver 25 F‑15IA fighters to the Israeli Air Force, with an option for 25 additional aircraft. Deliveries are expected through the end of 2035 and the deal is partly funded by US military aid.

2025-12-29T15:31:54.865466-08:00

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Spain signs €2.6bn deal with Türkiye for 30 Hürjet advanced trainers

2025-12-29T12:25:58.636512-08:00

Aviation Week

India clears purchase of domestic and imported missiles, drones and counter‑drone systems

2025-12-29T11:47:45.295721-08:00

Aviation Week

Japan to study MQ-9B drones for aerial interceptions amid Chinese and Russian intrusions

2025-12-29T04:26:09.718334-08:00

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Pentagon awards Boeing $8.6B contract to build 25 F-15IA fighters for Israel, option for 25 more The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.58–$8.6 billion contract to design, produce and deliver 25 F‑15IA fighters to the Israeli Air Force, with an option for 25 additional aircraft. Deliveries are expected through the end of 2035 and the deal is partly funded by US military aid.

2025-12-29T15:31:54.865466-08:00

Pentagon awards Boeing $8.6B contract to build 25 F-15IA fighters for Israel, option for 25 more

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Spain signs €2.6bn deal with Türkiye for 30 Hürjet advanced trainers Spain has signed a contract with Türkiye for 30 Hürjet advanced jet trainers valued at about €2.6 billion, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. Airbus Defence & Space will deliver the jets via a consortium with Turkish Aerospace, replacing Spain’s F‑5s and positioning Türkiye as a NATO high‑tech supplier.

2025-12-29T12:25:58.636512-08:00

Spain signs €2.6bn deal with Türkiye for 30 Hürjet advanced trainers

Aviation Week

India clears purchase of domestic and imported missiles, drones and counter‑drone systems The Indian government has approved procurement of a mix of homegrown and foreign missiles, unmanned aerial systems and counter‑drone equipment, giving defence planners authority to sign a range of acquisition contracts. Officials have not yet published a detailed vendor list or contract values.

2025-12-29T11:47:45.295721-08:00

India clears purchase of domestic and imported missiles, drones and counter‑drone systems

Aviation Week

Japan to study MQ-9B drones for aerial interceptions amid Chinese and Russian intrusions Japan will study deploying General Atomics MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft for aerial interception missions, a policy shift driven by repeated Chinese and Russian intrusions into its airspace. The review will assess operational concepts to use MQ-9Bs to detect, track and deter incursions alongside manned assets.

2025-12-29T04:26:09.718334-08:00

Japan to study MQ-9B drones for aerial interceptions amid Chinese and Russian intrusions

Simple Flying

Congress blocks Pentagon cancellation of Boeing E‑7 Wedgetail, preserves $724M for USAF Congress has blocked the Pentagon's attempt to cancel Boeing's E‑7 Wedgetail program, preserving $724 million to keep interim development and procurement funding for the Air Force's 737‑based next‑generation airborne early‑warning and surveillance aircraft. It reverses the Defense Department's cancellation and highlights congressional insistence on sustaining AEW capability amid force‑structure debates.

2025-12-28T23:24:45.456878-08:00

Congress blocks Pentagon cancellation of Boeing E‑7 Wedgetail, preserves $724M for USAF

Economic Times

Rolls‑Royce names India a third 'home market', pledges major investment in combat‑engine and propulsion capabilities Rolls‑Royce plans major investments in India to develop next‑generation combat‑jet engines and propulsion for naval and land systems, partnering with Indian defence firms for local manufacture and supply. The company said it will position India as its third 'home market,' alongside the UK, the US and Germany.

2025-12-28T13:02:48.145802-08:00

Rolls‑Royce names India a third 'home market', pledges major investment in combat‑engine and propulsion capabilities

Daily Sabah

Bayraktar Kizilelma prototypes complete world’s first fully autonomous close‑formation 'wingman' flight Baykar's Kizilelma prototypes PT3 and PT5 completed the world’s first fully autonomous close‑formation flight in Çorlu, using onboard smart‑fleet algorithms and an autonomous combat pilot to coordinate cooperative 'wingman' manoeuvres. Baykar called the sortie a milestone for unmanned fighter formation and MUM‑T capability.

2025-12-28T05:31:07.152792-08:00

Bayraktar Kizilelma prototypes complete world’s first fully autonomous close‑formation 'wingman' flight

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USAF names new chief of staff — procurement, policy and industry implications The U.S. Air Force has appointed a new chief of staff, a leadership change poised to reshape service policy, procurement priorities and industry engagement. Contractors and program offices should expect shifts in acquisition oversight, budget emphasis, modernization timelines and program risk assessments that could alter delivery schedules and contracting strategy.

2025-12-27T18:17:57.728362-08:00

USAF names new chief of staff — procurement, policy and industry implications

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Pentagon awards Boeing $8.6B contract to build 25 F-15IA fighters for Israel, option for 25 more

Spain signs €2.6bn deal with Türkiye for 30 Hürjet advanced trainers

India clears purchase of domestic and imported missiles, drones and counter‑drone systems

Japan to study MQ-9B drones for aerial interceptions amid Chinese and Russian intrusions

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