Executive Summary: Türkiye is reportedly examining the sale of its Russian built S-400 air defense system to a Gulf nation as Ankara …
F-35 Program
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RTX awarded $230.6 million F135 engine contract to protect F-35 Lot 20 delivery schedule
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readRTX F135 propulsion system contract supports F-35 Lot 20 production RTX Corp. has been awarded a not to exceed $230.6 million F135 …
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Lockheed Martin Reports Record $194B Backlog, 6% Revenue Growth in 2025
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 12 minutes readLockheed Martin Achieves Strong 2025 Performance Amid Defense Modernization Surge BETHESDA, Md. – January 29, 2026 – Lockheed Martin Corporation reported fourth-quarter …
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Turkey Pushes to Rejoin US-Led F-35 Program, Citing NATO Security and Paid Jets
by TeamDefenseWatch 1 minutes readTurkey Renewed Push for F-35 Program Return Turkey has urged reentry into the US-led F-35 fighter jet program, saying its return would …
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Canada Considers Shift Toward Gripen Fighter Jets Over U.S. F-35 in Potential Procurement Move
by TeamDefenseWatch 3 minutes readCanada Reviews Gripen Fighter Jets as Alternative to U.S. F-35 Program Canada is reassessing its long-term combat aircraft modernization path, with government …
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Aerospace Supply Chains Still Strained in 2025 as Industry Recovery Slows
by TeamDefenseWatch 3 minutes readThe U.S. aerospace sector continues to face significant supply chain vulnerabilities in 2025, industry leaders warned this week, despite strong economic recovery …