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South Korea awards $2.26B Phoenix AEW&C contract to L3Harris-led team to modify Bombardier Global 6500s

L3Harris will deliver Phoenix AEW&C aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force after winning a contract worth roughly $2.26 billion to modify Bombardier Global 6500 business jets with an IAI ELTA radar; the consortium includes Bombardier, IAI ELTA Systems and Korean Air.

2025-10-19T16:11:00.655478-07:00

Reuters

Germany to buy 15 more F-35s from Lockheed, boosting fleet to 50 at €2.5bn — Pistorius

2025-10-19T23:32:16.761624-07:00

Reuters

Union for 3,200 Boeing workers to resume contract talks next week amid allegations of negotiation violations

2025-10-17T12:27:56.774610-07:00

Washington Post

DHS awards ~$200M Gulfstream G700 deal for USCG executive transport despite $50M request

2025-10-18T13:38:39.543393-07:00

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milmag.pl

Swedish Air Force receives first JAS 39E Gripen, first of 60 delivered The Swedish Air Force received its first Saab JAS 39E Gripen on Oct. 20 at the F 7 wing in Såtenäs — the first of 60 aircraft — in a ceremony marking a major milestone in Sweden’s multi-decade air-defence modernisation and the start of the Gripen E’s operational introduction.

2025-10-20T08:11:18.997180-07:00

Swedish Air Force receives first JAS 39E Gripen, first of 60 delivered

AeroTime

Lithuania receives first two Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks — €181M purchase with €25M U.S. aid Lithuania has taken delivery of the first two Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, the opening pair of a four-aircraft order placed in 2020. The deal cost Lithuania €181 million, with an additional €25 million in U.S. military aid, boosting the country’s medium-lift capability.

2025-10-20T06:12:55.133924-07:00

Lithuania receives first two Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks — €181M purchase with €25M U.S. aid

AeroTime

Italy begins studies for next‑generation aircraft carrier and revives maritime patrol plans in 2025–27 defence plan Italy has launched early studies for a next‑generation aircraft carrier — the Portaerei di nuova generazione — and revived maritime patrol acquisition plans in its 2025–27 Multi‑Year Defence Planning Document. The DPP is backed by a record €31.2bn 2025 defence budget (+7.2%), with €3m allocated for advanced naval development this year.

2025-10-20T06:02:20.378538-07:00

Italy begins studies for next‑generation aircraft carrier and revives maritime patrol plans in 2025–27 defence plan

FlightGlobal

German navy set to receive first NH90 Sea Tiger before year‑end as in‑service support improves NHIndustries is on track to deliver the German Navy’s first Sea Tiger‑variant NH90 helicopter before year‑end, the company says, reflecting measurable improvements in in‑service support and sustainment that have addressed earlier availability and maintenance shortfalls. The delivery would mark a key milestone in Germany’s maritime helicopter recapitalization.

2025-10-20T05:18:52.993930-07:00

German navy set to receive first NH90 Sea Tiger before year‑end as in‑service support improves

FlightGlobal

US Coast Guard deploys Shield AI V‑BATs in Pacific to boost maritime drug interdiction operations The U.S. Coast Guard has operationally deployed a Shield AI V‑BAT uncrewed aerial vehicle in the Pacific, marking a step-change in the service's maritime aviation capabilities. Officials say the deployment improves persistent surveillance and interdiction reach for drug‑interdiction patrols.

2025-10-20T04:20:23.126113-07:00

US Coast Guard deploys Shield AI V‑BATs in Pacific to boost maritime drug interdiction operations

Reuters

Germany to buy 15 more F-35s from Lockheed, boosting fleet to 50 at €2.5bn — Pistorius Germany will order 15 additional Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters for about €2.5 billion, increasing its F-35 fleet to roughly 50 aircraft, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said. The decision comes amid uncertainty over the Franco‑German FCAS programme and friction with Paris.

2025-10-19T23:32:16.761624-07:00

Germany to buy 15 more F-35s from Lockheed, boosting fleet to 50 at €2.5bn — Pistorius

koreatimes.co.kr

South Korea vows to be a top‑four defence power by 2030, pledges major arms and aerospace R&D at ADEX 2025 President Lee Jae Myung pledged a major funding boost for weapons and aerospace R&D at the opening of ADEX 2025, setting a national goal to rank among the world’s top four defence powers by 2030. The biennial show spotlights AI‑powered systems, unmanned weapons and exhibitors including Embraer.

2025-10-19T20:36:55.663075-07:00

South Korea vows to be a top‑four defence power by 2030, pledges major arms and aerospace R&D at ADEX 2025

Business Wire

South Korea awards $2.26B Phoenix AEW&C contract to L3Harris-led team to modify Bombardier Global 6500s L3Harris will deliver Phoenix AEW&C aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force after winning a contract worth roughly $2.26 billion to modify Bombardier Global 6500 business jets with an IAI ELTA radar; the consortium includes Bombardier, IAI ELTA Systems and Korean Air.

2025-10-19T16:11:00.655478-07:00

South Korea awards $2.26B Phoenix AEW&C contract to L3Harris-led team to modify Bombardier Global 6500s

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