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Lockheed Martin awarded $233M contract to deliver full-rate IRST21 Block II systems to U.S. Navy

Lockheed Martin reports: ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 20, 2025 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been awarded a $233 million firm-fixed-price contract to deliver IRST21® Block II systems and initial spares to the U.S.

2025-10-20T06:28:59.550667-07:00

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Last Updated: Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, 11:28 AM PDT

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Space.com • Leonard David

Russian and Chinese on‑orbit maneuvers fuel fears of active space warfare — implications for satellite operators

By Space.com: "The Russians and the Chinese are demonstrating more sophisticated orbital maneuvering abilities. There's no denying that.".

2025-10-20T07:07:31.289144-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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milmag.pl • Rafał Muczyński

First JAS 39E Gripen Delivered to the Swedish Military

By milmag.pl: Szwedzki urząd zamówień obronnych FMV oficjalnie przekazał tamtejszym Siłom Powietrznym pierwszy samolot wielozadaniowy Saab JAS 39E Gripen.

Also: The Aviationist, news.ssbcrack.com and aerospaceglobalnews.com
2025-10-20T08:11:18.997180-07:00
Sikorsky   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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AeroTime • Goda Labanauskaite

Lithuania receives first two UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters

By AeroTime: The Lithuanian Armed Forces has received its first two Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from an order placed in 2020.

Also: Janes and militarnyi.com
2025-10-20T06:12:55.133924-07:00
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Business Wire • Media Contacts

South Korea selects L3Harris to supply modified Bombardier Global 6500 AEW&C aircraft

By Business Wire: The Business Wire site is currently unavailable, but will be back shortly. In the interim, to access news releases from members, visit Yahoo Finance or any other web portal.

Also: Skies Magazine, Aviation Week and 14 more
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