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May 25, 2026
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MQ-9 Reapers receive precision strike upgrade

Elbit Systems has received a $212-million US Army order to continue production of Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular systems through 2028. The ENVG-B combines thermal imaging, image intensification, augmented reality...

May 25, 2026
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Greece may host C-390 support facility

Embraer has signed an agreement with Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry to explore establishing local maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for the C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The initiative could allow...

May 25, 2026
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Thailand orders Airbus C295 airlifters

Thailand has expanded its Airbus C295 tactical transport fleet with an order for two additional aircraft, increasing total fleet strength to five platforms. The aircraft will support troop transport,...

May 24, 2026
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Russia’s MiG-35: Modern Multirole Fighter

Russia’s MiG-35 fighter represents an advanced evolution of the MiG-29 platform, combining upgraded avionics, multirole combat capability, and improved maneuverability in a cost-effective fourth-generation fighter design. Developed by Mikoyan,...

May 23, 2026
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Poland to Get First F-35 Fighter Jets Delivery

Poland has begun receiving its first F-35 stealth fighter jets under a $4.6-billion agreement signed with the United States in 2020. The delivery comes as Warsaw continues strengthening its...

May 20, 2026
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Airbus wins Italy A330 tanker contract

Italy has signed a €1.39-billion contract with Airbus for six A330 MRTT aerial refueling aircraft along with long-term logistics support. The new tankers will replace Italy’s aging Boeing KC-767...

May 20, 2026
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Pentagon backs major F-35 EW upgrade

Lockheed Martin has received a $991-million Pentagon contract to deliver 432 electronic warfare modification kits for F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. The upgrades are expected to support the Block...

May 20, 2026
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Airbus opens A330 conversion hub in Spain

Airbus Defence and Space has announced plans to establish a new A330 MRTT conversion facility in Seville, Spain, to meet growing international demand for military tanker aircraft. The new...

May 20, 2026
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Shield AI equips LUCAS drone with AI pilot

The United States has partnered with Shield AI to integrate the company’s Hivemind autonomy software into the Pentagon’s Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat System (LUCAS). The AI-enabled software will provide advanced...

May 19, 2026
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Germany orders more missiles for F-35 fleet

Germany has signed a major contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to procure additional Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs) for its future fleet of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. The...