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March 18, 2026
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Bell Completes SPINE Upgrades for USMC H-1 Helos

Bell Textron has successfully completed the first phase of its SPINE (Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects) upgrade program for the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters. This...

March 18, 2026
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Boeing to Upgrade South Korea’s Poseidon Software

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $38.7 million contract to upgrade mission systems for South Korea’s P-8A Poseidon fleet. The upgrade introduces TOMS 105K software, enhancing...

March 18, 2026
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Japan Receives First JSM for F-35A Fighters

Japan has received its first batch of Joint Strike Missiles developed by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for deployment on F-35A Lightning II aircraft. Designed for internal carriage, the missile...

March 18, 2026
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IAF Plans IL-76 Sustainment Till 2040s

The Indian Air Force is extending the operational life of its aging Ilyushin Il-76 fleet amid delays in acquiring new transport aircraft. With fleet strength reduced due to maintenance...

March 18, 2026
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BAE to Upgrade U-2 Spy Plane EW Systems

The US Air Force has awarded BAE Systems a contract to modernize the electronic warfare suite of the U-2 Dragon Lady. The upgrade includes enhancements to the AN/ALQ-221 system,...

March 17, 2026
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Indonesia, Australia Eye Defense Pact Expansion

Indonesia and Australia are strengthening their defense relationship by expanding cooperation through new trilateral partnerships with Japan and Papua New Guinea. This initiative reflects a growing commitment to regional...

March 17, 2026
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Pilatus Selects Thales System for PC-7 Aircraft

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has selected French defense company Thales to provide a new radio management system for its PC-7 military training aircraft operating in Europe. This collaboration reflects...

March 15, 2026
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MQ-25A Stingray Set to Transform Carrier Aviation

The MQ-25A Stingray represents a groundbreaking development in naval aviation as the first operational unmanned aerial refueling aircraft designed to operate from aircraft carriers. Developed to support carrier-based fighter...

March 15, 2026
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Tejas Mk2 Built for Long Airframe Life

India’s Tejas Mark 2 fighter aircraft represents the next major step in the evolution of the indigenous Tejas program. Designed as a medium-weight fighter, the Mk2 aims to deliver...

March 13, 2026
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USAF Revives E-7A Wedgetail With $2.4B Boeing Deal

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing contracts worth $2.43 billion to continue development work on the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft. A significant portion of...