Greece is expected to select a new electronic warfare, or EW, suite for its fleet of upgraded F-16 fighter jets soon, David Nyikos, director of international EW programs for airborne combat systems at L3Harris Technologies, told Breaking Defense at the sidelines of the International Fighter Conference. Nyikos said that while Greece requested pricing 18 months...
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Raytheon Lands German Contract for SPY-6 Radar on F127 Fleet
Germany has selected RTX’s Raytheon-built AN/SPY-6 radar for its upcoming F127 frigates under a proposed Foreign Military Sales contract with the U.S. Navy, positioning the country as the first international customer for the advanced air and missile defense system. The planned deal would cover the delivery and installation of SPY-6(V)1 radars on eight F127-class ships,...
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KBR Wins $88M Australian Contract to Sustain, Modernize Air C2 Systems
Australia has awarded KBR a contract valued at up to $88 million over five years to sustain and enhance the Air and Space Operations–Command and Control System, a core capability that supports the Australian Defence Force in planning and conducting complex air missions. The agreement consolidates existing sustainment work under one contract to streamline governance...
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Belgium Debuts MQ-9B SkyGuardian in First Flight for Next-Gen ISR
Belgium conducted the first flight of its MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft on Tuesday at Florennes Air Base, marking a key milestone in the country’s defense modernization program. The aircraft, the first of four on order, arrived in August. “This event ushers in a new era of information dominance for Belgium,” said Linden Blue, CEO...
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Poland Conducts First Live-Fire Exercise of IBCS-Enabled WISŁA Air Defense System
Poland has completed its first live-fire operational exercise of the Integrated Battle Command System, developed by Northrop Grumman, marking a milestone in the country’s WISŁA medium-range air and missile defense program. During the event, IBCS engaged and intercepted surrogate air-breathing targets, demonstrating its ability to integrate multiple sensors and shooters into a unified command and...
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SNC Secures Super Tucano Aircraft Under Agreement With Embraer
Aerospace and national security firm Sierra Nevada Corp. is purchasing one A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer under a sales agreement with a foreign partner awaiting approval for a pending U.S. foreign military sale. SNC said the agreement, signed on Tuesday at the Air & Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference,...
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US Seeks Approval for $6B Defense Deal With Israel
President Donald Trump plans to sell U.S.-made weapons to Israel in a deal valued at approximately $6 billion, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the possible transaction. The potential deal includes several major defense items, such as 30 AH-64 Apache helicopters and 3,250 infantry assault vehicles. However, one...
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AeroVironment, Taiwan’s NCSIST Partner on Unmanned Systems Sustainment, Development
The Taiwanese government and U.S. defense contractor AeroVironment have strengthened their defense technology ties with a new agreement to bolster Taiwan’s unmanned systems capabilities. At the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition 2025, AV signed a memorandum of understanding with the state-run National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology to support the sustainment and life...
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Lockheed to Upgrade South Korea’s F-16 Simulators to Viper Standard
Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to modernize the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-16 Block 52 flight simulators, upgrading them to the advanced Viper configuration. The contract involves updating nine simulators located at Seosan and Chungju air bases with new equipment and systems, supported by six years of contractor logistics services. “Maximum accuracy and...
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Belgium Cleared for $568M AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile Sale to Boost F-35 Fleet
Belgium is set to receive AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles under a possible $567.8 million foreign military sale approved by the U.S. Department of State, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Monday. RTX will serve as the principal contractor. The package includes 320 AIM-9X Block II and 258 AIM-9X Block II+ tactical missiles, along with 50 Block...