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United States approves $151.8 million emergency sale of BLU-110A/B bomb bodies and support to Israel
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Israel for munitions and related support services.
Northrop Grumman highlights Illinois facility as hub for electronic warfare and aerospace innovation
Northrop Grumman says its Rolling Meadows facility in Illinois plays a central role in advancing electronic warfare, survivability systems and space technologies.
Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky prepares first production batch of upgraded S-92A+ helicopters for head-of-state transport
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is preparing to produce the first batch of S-92A+ helicopters, the newest version of its commercial heavy-lift aircraft.
Swiss Patriot air defense systems deliveries may face further delays as global demand surges amid Middle East conflict
Switzerland may face additional delays in receiving the U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems it ordered as global demand rises amid conflict in the Middle East.
RAF C-17 Globemaster transports Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter to Cyprus in rapid air mobility mission
RAF Air Mobility crews have transported a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter from RNAS Yeovilton to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus during a short-notice operation.
Petraeus says U.S. has achieved air supremacy over Iran as officials report progress degrading defenses
Former CIA Director and retired U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus said the United States has likely achieved air supremacy over Iran as fighting in the Middle East escalates.
Switzerland likely to reduce Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet order from 36 to about 30 aircraft
The Swiss government expects the country’s planned purchase of F-35 fighter jets to be reduced from 36 aircraft to around 30 due to rising costs.