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October 5, 2026
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Finland receives its first F-35 fighter jets

Finland has received its first two F-35A Lightning II fighters at the Lapland Air Wing in Rovaniemi, beginning the domestic integration phase of its 64-aircraft acquisition from Lockheed Martin....

October 5, 2026
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Metallus wins $995M Pentagon steel supply deal

The US Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Metallus a contract valued at up to $995 million for the supply of specialty steel for defense applications. The agreement will support...

October 5, 2026
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Denmark transfers six more F-16s to Argentina

Argentina has taken delivery of another six F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from Denmark under a $300-million contract signed in 2024. The second batch consists of four single-seat F-16AMs and...

Ireland buys five Thales radars for airspace security

Ireland has signed an agreement with France’s defense procurement agency to acquire five Thales radars as part of efforts to strengthen national airspace surveillance. The package consists of four...

October 4, 2026
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Navy to commission INS Samarthak and INS Mangrol

The Indian Navy is preparing to commission INS Samarthak and INS Mangrol, strengthening indigenous weapons testing and coastal anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The move comes amid increased underwater activity across...

October 4, 2026
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DRDO seeks industry partners for Omnilight radar chip

DRDO has issued a Request for Information for the development of an indigenous Omnilight Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) intended for advanced radar applications. The proposed microwave-photonics transceiver would use...

October 4, 2026
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Lockheed offers major India production boost in airlifter bid

Lockheed Martin is prepared to expand its aerospace manufacturing presence in India if its proposal is selected for the Indian Air Force’s requirement for 60 medium transport aircraft, a...

October 4, 2026
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Astra Mk2 integration advances as IAF prepares Mk3

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has said efforts are continuing to integrate the indigenous ASTRA Mk-2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile with additional fighter platforms, while preparations...

BrahMos leads India’s defense export drive in Southeast Asia

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has identified the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as an important example of India’s growing defence-export capabilities. India has secured BrahMos agreements or contracts with...

October 3, 2026
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INS Trishul reaches Spain after Varuna naval drills

INS Trishul, an Indian Navy guided-missile stealth frigate, reached Valencia, Spain, on September 30 during its continuing deployment across the Mediterranean, Atlantic and adjoining maritime regions. The port visit...