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October 29, 2026
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BAE, Bombardier explore Canada’s future combat air needs

BAE Systems has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Canadian business aircraft manufacturer Bombardier to explore cooperation on next-generation combat air capabilities in Canada. The proposed partnership will...

October 28, 2026
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Qarbon wins USAF deal for B-1B composite structures

Qarbon Aerospace has secured a contract to manufacture composite structures for the US Air Force’s B-1B Lancer bomber, supporting efforts to maintain the ageing aircraft fleet while the service...

October 20, 2026
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Israel orders 12 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with the US Department of Defense to acquire 12 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The...

October 20, 2026
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Navy receives first C-130J for nuclear communications

Lockheed Martin has delivered a newly manufactured C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft to the US Navy for conversion into the E-130J Phoenix II, a future platform for nuclear command, control...

October 19, 2026
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Saab lands $131M Gripen flight computer contract

Saab Wins $131M Contract to Develop New Gripen Flight-Control Computer — Saab has received an order worth 1.3 billion Swedish kronor, approximately $131 million, from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration...

October 18, 2026
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HAL to showcase new CATS variants at Aero India 2027

HAL to Showcase Larger CATS-Warrior and Redesigned Hunter at Aero India 2027 — Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is preparing to present an updated Combat Air Teaming System portfolio at Aero...

October 18, 2026
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HAL targets 12 light utility helicopter deliveries in FY28

HAL Targets 2027–28 for First Light Utility Helicopter Deliveries — Hindustan Aeronautics Limited plans to deliver the first 12 Light Utility Helicopters during the 2027–28 financial year, with six...

October 17, 2026
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Russia offers 100+ Su-57E jets with technology transfer

Russia Proposes Local Su-57E Production and Technology Transfer to India — Russia is seeking to expand defence cooperation with India through a proposal for its Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter....

October 16, 2026
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MQ-28 Ghost Bat transforms loyal wingman warfare

The future of aerial warfare is increasingly moving towards coordinated operations involving crewed fighter jets and autonomous aircraft. Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat is an important example of this emerging...

October 14, 2026
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UH-60 Black Hawk: A landmark in battlefield mobility

UH-60 Black Hawk: The Helicopter That Transformed Military Aviation — Developed by Sikorsky Aircraft, now part of Lockheed Martin, the UH-60 Black Hawk emerged from the US Army’s 1972...