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Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

US State Department clears $1.5B Foreign Military Sale for five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand

The U.S. has approved a Foreign Military Sale valued at about $1.5 billion for New Zealand to acquire five Sikorsky MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and associated equipment. The transfer supports New Zealand’s plan to nearly double military spending to bolster defense capabilities.

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2026-06-05T13:42:18.546543-07:00
Dassault Aviation   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

France fires MICA NG missile from Rafale at supersonic speed

By AeroTime: France has carried out the first supersonic Rafale firing of the MICA NG missile, testing the infrared seeker in demanding thermal conditions.

Also: Economic Times and 4 more
2026-06-05T04:42:33.076030-07:00
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Reuters

Brazil could buy another 20 Gripen jets, Sweden says

By Reuters: Brazil has expressed interest ​in purchasing 20 additional Gripen model E ‌and F fighter jets from Sweden's Saab , Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Thursday.

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2026-06-04T04:56:17.553047-07:00