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Rheinmetall and destinus team up in new missile venture

German defense company Rheinmetall and Dutch-based aerospace and defense firm Destinus have announced the creation of a new joint venture aimed at developing advanced missile systems for the European market. The new company, to be named Destinus Strike Systems, is expected to be formally established......

Taiwan confirms delayed US F-16s to begin arriving this year

Taiwan’s defense ministry announced that deliveries of the long-delayed F-16V fighter jets will begin this year, following a visit by senior officials to the United States. Production is reportedly running at full capacity, with assembly proceeding on a two-shift schedule. The island faces growing......

Defense stocks surge to record highs as US Iran war enters second week

Defense companies on Wall Street reached new record levels as the military campaign involving the United States and Israel against Iran entered its second week, driving investors toward aerospace and weapons manufacturers expected to benefit from rising global defense spending. Shares of Lockheed Martin......

Turkish F-16 Fighter jet crashes in western Turkey, pilot killed

A fighter jet operated by the Turkish Air Force crashed early Wednesday in western Turkey, resulting in the death of its pilot, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency, citing the Ministry of Defense. The F-16 aircraft took off at 00:56 local time from a base in Balıkesir Province before contact......

Morocco included in US F-16 radar upgrade program

The United States Department of Defense has announced a major radar modernization program for F-16 fighter jets, explicitly including Morocco among the partner nations. This initiative is part of broader strategic investments in aerospace, ballistic, and naval systems. According to Pentagon documents,......

Morocco launches major maintenance hub for F-16 and C-130 aircraft

Morocco has taken a significant step in strengthening its aerospace infrastructure with the start of construction on a new heavy maintenance hangar for F-16 and C-130 aircraft at Benslimane Airport. The initiative, led by Maintenance Aero Maroc (MAM), marks a new phase in the country’s ambition......

Morocco nears $600 million deal for Embraer KC-390 military aircraft

Morocco is close to securing a $600 million agreement with Brazilian aerospace company Embraer to acquire KC-390 Millennium military transport planes, marking a significant step in modernizing its air force. The deal, expected to include four to five aircraft, signals Morocco's intent to replace......

Morocco's $260 million Javelin missile purchase receives US approval

Morocco is poised to enhance its defense capabilities through the procurement of 612 Javelin missiles and 200 launch units from the United States, in a deal valued at approximately $260 million. This significant transaction, detailed in an official notice published in the US Federal Register on May 30,......

Morocco to Acquire 600 US-Made Stinger Missiles in $825 Million Deal

The Official Journal of the US Congress has confirmed a major defense transaction authorizing the sale of 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I surface-to-air missiles to Morocco. This military agreement, approved by the United States government, is valued at approximately $825 million. The information was disclosed......