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The Aviationist • Kai Greet

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

Reuters

IAM rejects Boeing offer as St. Louis strike enters third month despite higher pay proposal

2025-10-26T10:01:45.255831-07:00

Reuters

Starmer to finalise sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoons to Turkey during Ankara visit

2025-10-27T02:30:21.770739-07:00

Reuters

Embraer backlog hits record US$31.3 billion as commercial orders drive 38% growth

2025-10-21T04:43:59.199620-07:00

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German Navy accepts first P-8A Poseidon, first of eight to replace P-3C Orions Germany's Navy accepted its first Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft on October 1, the initial example of an eight-aircraft purchase to replace the Bundeswehr's P-3C Orion fleet. The 737-800ER-derived MPA was handed over at Boeing Field and will remain in the U.S. near‑term.

2025-10-28T00:13:15.176886-07:00

German Navy accepts first P-8A Poseidon, first of eight to replace P-3C Orions

FlightGlobal

Kratos and Lockheed Martin forge South Korean partnerships to accelerate manned–unmanned teaming Kratos has formed a strategic partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries to accelerate development of manned–unmanned teaming (MUM‑T), combining Kratos' autonomous tactical aircraft expertise with KAI's industrial base. Lockheed Martin has also struck South Korean partnerships focused on MUM‑T technologies and maintenance capabilities for allied forces.

2025-10-27T22:16:53.826017-07:00

Kratos and Lockheed Martin forge South Korean partnerships to accelerate manned–unmanned teaming

Aviation Week

Airbus signs MoU with AED Cluster Portugal to pitch Eurofighter Typhoon for Portugal's F-16 replacement Airbus Defence and Space has signed a memorandum of understanding with AED Cluster Portugal and domestic manufacturers to lead a sales and industrial partnership promoting the Eurofighter Typhoon for Portugal's F-16 replacement programme. The MoU establishes a Portugal-based industrial offer and positions Airbus as prime advocate in the competition.

2025-10-27T14:10:00.401947-07:00

Airbus signs MoU with AED Cluster Portugal to pitch Eurofighter Typhoon for Portugal's F-16 replacement

Breaking Defense

Qatar seeks U.S. Air Force on‑base facility — implications for training, logistics and procurement Breaking Defense lays out Doha's push for a U.S. Air Force on‑base facility and examines operational drivers and programmatic consequences for training, logistics and procurement. It argues a permanent, host‑nation presence could reshape bilateral force posture, sustainment chains and future acquisition priorities.

2025-10-27T10:56:13.793656-07:00

Qatar seeks U.S. Air Force on‑base facility — implications for training, logistics and procurement

The Aviationist

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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

Key.Aero

Sweden agrees to sell 100+ Saab Gripen E fighters to Ukraine; Saab weighs Ukrainian final‑assembly plant Sweden has agreed to sell at least 100 Saab Gripen E fighters to Ukraine, highlighting the type’s modern design and off‑airport operating capability as key selling points. Saab is considering a final‑assembly and flight‑test facility in Ukraine to support deliveries and sustainment.

2025-10-27T04:36:32.952787-07:00

Sweden agrees to sell 100+ Saab Gripen E fighters to Ukraine; Saab weighs Ukrainian final‑assembly plant

Reuters

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Starmer to finalise sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoons to Turkey during Ankara visit British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to Ankara to finalise a multibillion‑pound agreement to sell 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey and meet President Tayyip Erdogan. Two Eurofighters were reportedly sent to Ankara ahead of the visit as a symbolic gesture toward the deal.

2025-10-27T02:30:21.770739-07:00

Starmer to finalise sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoons to Turkey during Ankara visit

FlightGlobal

South Korea reviews planned purchase of 36 AH-64E Apaches; CH-47F sole bidder for special-ops helicopter Seoul is reviewing its planned acquisition of 36 Boeing AH‑64E Apache attack helicopters, pausing the procurement while officials reassess requirements. Separately, Boeing’s CH‑47F Chinook has emerged as the sole bidder in a separate competition for a special-operations helicopter requirement.

2025-10-26T23:51:33.235198-07:00

South Korea reviews planned purchase of 36 AH-64E Apaches; CH-47F sole bidder for special-ops helicopter

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