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Breaking Defense • Carley Welch

Lockheed Martin lands up to $35.3–$35.5B seven-year THAAD interceptor procurement to quadruple output

The Pentagon’s Missile Defense Agency awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year undefinitized contract action valued up to about $35B–$35.5B for production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors. The award is positioned as the next production surge step after a January framework agreement designed to quadruple interceptor output.

Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

Lockheed Wins $35.3 Billion THAAD Deal

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2026-06-24T15:26:41.255879-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Reuters

Vance says review underway to see how Turkey can get F-35 fighter jets

By Reuters: U.S. Vice President JD Vance ​indicated on Wednesday ‌that a review was under way to ​see how the ​United States could sell ⁠Turkey F-35 fighter ​jets given Ankara's 2019 ​acquisition of Russian S-400 missile defense systems.

2026-06-24T14:26:24.212257-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Pocket Fleet Of Unseen MQ-1 Predators Still Flying In Specialized Role

By The War Zone: Ex-Air Force MQ-1 Predator drones have been quietly living a second life. By Joseph Trevithick , Add TWZ (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

2026-06-24T10:09:16.271516-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Humeyra Pamuk, Phil Stewart

EXCLUSIVE: US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say

By Reuters: President Donald Trump's administration is planning to push ahead with the sale of dozens of jet engines to Turkey ​worth hundreds of millions of dollars despite objections from some members of the U.S.

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2026-06-24T08:55:54.881047-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Air Force could spend $1.5B, get ‘Doomsday Plane’ data in T-7 engine ‘horse trade’

By Breaking Defense: “There’s goodness in it, but not as a taxpayer," a source told Breaking Defense about the prospective deal. "And only if the Air Force gets it right with its requirements.”.

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2026-06-24T07:55:05.943866-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Airbus ramps up C295 production rate as Spain receives first SAR example

By FlightGlobal: Madrid has 34 of the twin-turboprops on order. Airbus is increasing its annual production rate for the C295 tactical transport on the back of major orders for Spain, as the company describes its twin-turboprop as “the undisputed leader in its segment”.

2026-06-24T05:10:12.362920-07:00