MRO   North America   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
rotorhub.com • Gideon Ewers

Leonardo opens $65M MRO and support centre in Florida to service U.S. Navy helicopters

rotorhub.com reports: Leonardo has formally opened its new Florida Support Centre at Whiting Aviation Park in Santa Rosa County. The ceremony marked a swaypoint in the company’s USD65 million in U.S.

2025-09-19T08:55:39.763012-07:00

Today In Defense

Last Updated: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, 6:00 PM PDT

2025-09-19T18:00:56.064011-07:00 2025-09-19T18:00:56.064011-07:00 (2025-09-19T18:00:56.064011-07:00)

ATC   Europe   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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politico.eu • Daniella Cheslow

Russian MiG-31s breach Estonian airspace near Tallinn; intercepted and pushed back by NATO jets

By politico.eu: Russian MiG-31s flew into Estonian airspace before Italian jets were scrambled to intercept them.

Also: The War Zone, Air Data News, DefenseNews.com, The Hill, AeroTime, France 24, UK Defence Journal, Aviation Week, ukaviation.news, Aviation24, ANI News Agency, Business Insider and 40 more
2025-09-19T07:15:08.569695-07:00
Israel   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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Reuters • Mike Stone

U.S. seeks congressional approval for $6.4B weapons sale to Israel including attack helicopters and troop carriers

By Reuters: The Trump administration is seeking congressional approval to sell Israel $6.4 billion in support equipment and weapons including attack helicopters and troop carriers, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Also: Economic Times, Navy Times and Military Times
2025-09-19T14:16:18.239442-07:00
Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
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Reuters • Dan Catchpole

Boeing Defense machinists vote 90% to approve four‑year contract proposal as strike continues

By Reuters: Striking workers at Boeing Defense voted 90% to approve a four-year contract proposal from union leadership that management has already refused to consider, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced on Friday.

Also: IAM Union, IAM Union and Bloomberg Law
2025-09-19T10:00:20.967722-07:00
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Boeing 737 Seen Releasing Infrared Countermeasure Flares in Dramatic Photo Sequence

By The War Zone: It’s not every day that you see a Boeing 737 airliner spitting out infrared countermeasures in a dramatic display of pyrotechnics. It’s not every day that you see a Boeing 737 airliner spitting out infrared countermeasures in a dramatic display of pyrotechnics.

2025-09-19T11:08:58.071207-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

CRS Report Raises Major Safety, Reliability and Cost Concerns for the V‑22 Osprey

By AeroTime: A new Congressional Research Service report raises fresh questions about the V-22 Osprey’s safety and reliability, citing fatal crashes, ongoing operational limitations, and costly upgrades.

2025-09-19T08:08:10.711427-07:00
Event   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Air Data News • JCC; ADN

Embraer unveils new livery for KC-390 Millennium transport demonstrator

By Air Data News: Embraer has introduced a new visual identity for its KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft, unveiling a fresh livery that was applied to the company’s.

2025-09-19T09:28:38.671668-07:00