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July 25, 2026
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Sikorsky and Safran shape future rotorcraft

Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines have expanded their long-standing industrial relationship through a new collaboration focused on future propulsion technologies for military and commercial vertical lift platforms. The initiative...

July 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Bhargavastra nears key development milestone

Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL) has announced that its indigenous Bhargavastra counter-swarm air defense system is approaching the final stage of developmental evaluation, with internal qualification activities expected...

July 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Kusha M1 reaches major range milestone

India’s indigenous Project Kusha continues to advance as one of the country’s most ambitious long-range air defense initiatives, with recent developmental testing demonstrating encouraging interceptor performance beyond initial design...

Britain invests in next-generation air dominance

The United Kingdom has strengthened its commitment to future combat aviation by approving a major funding package for BAE Systems to continue the development of advanced technologies supporting the...

July 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Navy expands airborne early warning capability

The US Navy has placed a major production order with Northrop Grumman for three additional E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II airborne early warning aircraft, further expanding its carrier-based surveillance...

Saft powers future submarines with Li-ion batteries

Saft has entered into a new agreement with Naval Group to provide high-performance lithium-ion battery systems for future Barracuda and Scorpene submarine programs. The advanced energy storage technology represents...

July 23, 2026
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R&D

Canadian Gripen engine support network expands

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace have agreed to explore the establishment of a Canadian maintenance, repair, and overhaul capability for the F414-GE-39E fighter engine, supporting future combat aircraft requirements...

July 23, 2026
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Weapon & Munition
R&D

Fresh US sanctions target Sudan leadership

The United States has announced fresh sanctions against Sudan’s military authorities after concluding that chemical weapons were used during the country’s ongoing conflict. The decision follows a formal review...

July 23, 2026
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Training & Simulation
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M-346 training evolves for next-gen warfare

CAE and Leonardo are strengthening their partnership to deliver advanced training capabilities for M-346 Master aircraft operators through improved digital simulation and integrated mission preparation systems.The expanded cooperation will...

July 23, 2026
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Unmanned System
New Product Launches

India reveals AI-based UAV tracking technology

Indian defense technology company Gridbots has introduced new electro-optical systems aimed at improving the country’s ability to detect and respond to unmanned aerial threats.The Sleuthound Drone Tracker uses artificial...