Foreign Military Sale

Sep- 2026 -

28 September

Arms

Anduril Founder Palmer Luckey presents the Barracuda missile to Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs. Photo: Edgars Rinkēvičs via X

Latvia Eyes Barracuda Missiles From Anduril

Latvia has announced its intent to procure the Barracuda family of jet-powered cruise missiles from US defense contractor Anduril Industries.

23 September

Air

U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, shoots flares while flying over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN) 71 during a friends and family day cruise, Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Harstad)

Rojoef Manuel

US Authorizes $425M Seahawk Helicopter Package for Denmark

The US State Department has cleared a $425-million foreign military sale of three MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters and ancillary equipment to Denmark.

21 September

Europe

S-300 surface-to-air missile systems of the Bulgarian Armed Forces

Inder Singh Bisht

US Clears Potential $2.68B Ukraine Air Defense Deal Featuring S-300 Clone Missiles

The US State Department has approved a potential $2.68-billion sale to Ukraine of an air defense upgrade package.

21 September

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Targets Global Arms Market Growth With Philippine Defense Push

Poland is seeking expanded defense partnerships with the Philippines, offering weapons and vehicles to grow its industrial position globally.

18 September

Air

An F-35A, in flight above the Mojave Desert in California, January 6, 2023. A developmental test team from the 461st Flight Test Squadron conducted the first flight of an F-35 in the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) configuration at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The 50-minute flight, which took the jet to 35,000 feet at speeds just shy of the speed of sound above the desert, marked the start of an extensive flight test campaign. TR-3 provides the computational horsepower to support modernized Block 4 capabilities. The F-35 Joint Program Office is the Department of Defense's focal point for the 5th-generation strike aircraft for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 is the premier multi-mission, 5th-generation weapon system. Its ability to collect, analyze and share data is a force multiplier that enhances all assets in the battle space: with stealth technology, advanced sensors, weapons capacity, and range. The F-35 has been operational since July 2015 and is the most lethal, survivable, and interoperable fighter aircraft ever built.

Rojoef Manuel

US Greenlights $24.3B Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved a foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia of 48 F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft and ancillary equipment valued at up to $24.3 billion.

11 September

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Clears $140M Black Hawk Helicopter Sale to Argentina

The US State Department has approved a $140-million foreign military sale of four Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and ancillary equipment to Argentina.

7 September

Middle East

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft returns to the fight after receiving fuel

Christine Casimiro

US Approves $188M Sale of F-16 Sustainment for Oman

The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale of F-16 fighter jet sustainment services and related equipment for the Royal Air Force of Oman.

2 September

Middle East

Bell Subaru 412EPX helicopter in mid-flight

Christine Casimiro

US Clears $800M Sale of Bell 412EPX, 407M Helicopters to Iraq

The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of two types of Bell helicopters to Iraq under a contract worth approximately $800 million.

Aug- 2026 -

27 August

Air

One Chinese J-10C fighter jet suspended in mid-air

Rojoef Manuel

Bangladesh Nears $2.3B Deal for Chinese J-10 Supersonic Jets

Bangladesh has advanced its planned $2.3-billion effort to procure 20 Chengdu J-10 supersonic combat aircraft from China, positioning one of Dhaka’s largest defense acquisitions to date.

26 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The Garpia-A1E loitering munition. Photo: Rosoboronexport

Rojoef Manuel

Russia Launches Export Campaign for Garpia-A1E Kamikaze Drone

Russia’s state-owned company Rosoboronexport has launched an international marketing initiative for the Garpia-A1E, a new long-range loitering munition manufactured by peer enterprise Almaz-Antey Air and Space Defence Corporation.

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