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Lockheed Martin Completes Production of Initial F-16 Block 70 Fleets for Bulgaria and Slovakia, Boosting NATO Air Integration

investors.lockheedmartin.com reports: F-16 platform strengthens national defense, deepens NATO and allied air integration GREENVILLE, S.C. , Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has completed production of all F‑16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria and Slovakia's initial fleets, equipping both air forces with advanced.

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Last Updated: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, 6:09 PM PST

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Federal News Network • Josh Funk

US Senators Cruz and Cantwell push military-flight restrictions into funding bill; Thune aims for vote this week

By Federal News Network: Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he hoped to hold a vote to add the legislation Cruz and Cantwell introduced to a government funding package this week.

Also: Times of India and The Independent
2025-12-15T16:06:51.409270-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

BAE Systems to supply updated IFF system for Seoul’s KF-21 Boramae fighter

By FlightGlobal: Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has awarded BAE Systems Inc an $11 million contract to provide updated identification friend or foe (IFF) equipment for integration with its in-development KF-21 fighter.

2025-12-15T14:10:49.652046-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

US Air Force places $240m Lot 2 order for Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles

By FlightGlobal: The US Air Force has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a $240 million contract for Lot 2 production of its air-launched Joint Strike Missile.

2025-12-15T13:18:46.161213-08:00
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Bloomberg • Beril Akman

Turkish F-16 Jets Shoot Down Stray Drone Over Black Sea

By Bloomberg: Turkey shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle over the Black Sea approaching its airspace, a rare military intervention by the NATO member amid regional tensions.

Also: Toronto Star and The Independent
2025-12-15T11:35:26.214688-08:00