F-16 Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Defense Deals

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Peru set to award 24 F-16 C/D Block 70 fighters under Air Force combat aircraft program, plus KC-135 tanker acquisition

Peru’s defense procurement agency is preparing a Tuesday announcement awarding the Air Force’s combat aircraft program to the F-16 C/D Block 70 for 24 jets, according to local reporting. The same deal is expected to include KC-135 tanker aircraft, ending speculation over replacements for ageing Mirage 2000 and MiG-29 fleets.

2026-04-14T09:53:41.178463-07:00

Leadership Europe ESA Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Italian government opts for change at top of Leonardo

By FlightGlobal: Italy has moved to replace Leonardo’s chief executive Roberto Cingolani following the end of his three-year term, proposing Lorenzo Mariani, the aerospace firm’s co-general manager, as his successor.

2026-04-14T09:23:37.440806-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Jennifer Petersen

Rolls-Royce modern AE Engines power the future of Army aviation

By Breaking Defense: Rolls-Royce is advancing U.S. defense capabilities with its modern AE engine family, powering critical platforms like the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, MQ-25 Stingray and many others.

2026-04-14T08:25:17.160114-07:00

L3Harris Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

L3Harris investing upfront in bid for Golden Dome work

By SpaceNews.com: L3Harris investing upfront in bid for Golden Dome work.

2026-04-14T09:15:00.909781-07:00

Supply Chain Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

DefenseNews.com • Gordon Arthur

Australia touts first GMLRS artillery rocket assembled Down Under

By DefenseNews.com: Lockheed's rocket is the poster child for Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise, which seeks make strike weapons locally.

2026-04-14T07:04:20.020732-07:00

Middle East Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Vertical Mag

$50M security and rescue training center set to launch in UAE

By Vertical Mag: Created by investment firm Sahra Group, the facility is set to open in 2028.

Also: APAC Defence Reporter

2026-04-14T06:09:17.289425-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Estonia redirects €500M CV90 buy to drone and air defense

By AeroTime: Estonia is halting a €500 million CV90 IFV buy to fund counter-drone systems, air defense, and unmanned capabilities, while ordering more HIMARS.

2026-04-14T05:56:47.593451-07:00

Event FlightSim Workforce & Skills Development

Vertical Mag • DigiFlight Press Release; April

DigiFlight to debut Phoenix mixed reality flight training device at Army Aviation Warfighting Summit

By Vertical Mag: The next-generation training platform will be on display and available for demonstrations.

2026-04-14T07:39:14.140212-07:00

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