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April 30, 2026
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Bell, KAI team for high-speed helicopter

Bell Textron has partnered with Korea Aerospace Industries to explore advanced solutions for South Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter program. The collaboration evaluates tiltrotor designs based on Bell’s...

April 27, 2026
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US boosts F-35 test fleet for upgrades

The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $177.49 million contract modification to build three F-35 flight sciences test aircraft. These specialized platforms will support Block 4...

April 27, 2026
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US Navy taps Castelion for hypersonic work

The US Navy has awarded Castelion a $105 million contract to integrate the Blackbeard hypersonic missile with the F/A-18. Designed as a long-range, high-speed weapon, it enhances survivability and...

April 27, 2026
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Leonardo pushes M-346 deal with Morocco

Leonardo S.p.A. is actively promoting the M-346 Master to Morocco as part of a competitive trainer aircraft program. The aircraft offers advanced pilot training and light combat capabilities but...

April 27, 2026
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Tejas Mk1A induction nears as HAL upgrades

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has issued a tender for upgrades at its Bengaluru facility, signaling preparations for the induction of HAL Tejas Mk1A. The improvements target VVIP infrastructure ahead of...

April 24, 2026
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Elbit Wins $200M Deals for Air-Launched Munitions

Elbit Systems has secured approximately $200 million in contracts from the Israel Ministry of Defense for advanced airborne munitions, reinforcing the operational capabilities of the Israeli Air Force. Although...

April 24, 2026
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India Joins EU 6th Gen Fighter Program, Shifts Market

India is actively exploring participation in European sixth-generation fighter programs, including initiatives such as Future Combat Air System and Global Combat Air Programme. This strategic engagement reflects India’s ambition...

April 22, 2026
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Textron secures US Air Force F-15 sensor test deal

Textron Systems has been awarded a $9.5 million contract to support evaluation of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System aboard the F-15 Eagle. Using its Advanced Architecture Phase,...

April 22, 2026
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Lockheed & L3Harris build F-35 support center in Canada

Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Technologies (via MAS) are establishing an F-35 sustainment depot in Mirabel, Quebec, to support Canada’s CF-35 fleet. The facility will service up to 88 aircraft,...

April 21, 2026
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India to get Rafale F5 with Meteor missiles

The upcoming Dassault Rafale F5 standard aims to significantly enhance beyond-visual-range combat by increasing Meteor missile carriage from four to six. This is enabled by structural capacity and improved...