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April 21, 2026
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Bell opens Ukraine unit for H-1 sales

Bell Textron has established a Ukrainian subsidiary to support potential sales of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters via the US Foreign Military Sales program. The initiative includes local...

April 21, 2026
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Northrop Talon IQ switches AI mid-flight

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated its Talon IQ aircraft’s ability to switch between multiple AI autonomy systems mid-flight without disrupting operations. The test involved seamless handovers between Prism, Applied Intuition,...

April 21, 2026
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Australia gets new jammer pods for Growlers

The Royal Australian Air Force has inducted the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB), developed by Raytheon in collaboration with the US Navy. Designed to replace the legacy AN/ALQ-99 system,...

April 20, 2026
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Europe plans NH90 Block 2 upgrade study

NHIndustries has secured a €15 million contract from NAHEMA to study the NH90 Block 2 architecture, aiming to extend the platform’s relevance into the 2040s. The focus is on...

April 20, 2026
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India builds system for MiG-29K upgrades

The Indian Navy is enhancing MiG-29K fleet readiness through the NASK 1-29K Ground Automated Test System under Project 45A. This mobile diagnostic platform evaluates avionics, fly-by-wire systems, fuel systems,...

April 19, 2026
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Kaveri 2.0 revival for future jets

Hypersonic weapons, capable of traveling at speeds above Mach 5, are emerging as a critical component of modern military strategy. Programs led by organizations like DRDO focus on developing...

April 19, 2026
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TF KAAN fighter jet explained

Autonomous combat vehicles are designed to operate with minimal human intervention, performing tasks such as reconnaissance, logistics, and combat support. These systems reduce risk to personnel and enhance operational...

April 17, 2026
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Sikorsky unveils armed Black Hawk upgrade kits

Sikorsky has introduced modular upgrade kits for the UH-60 Black Hawk, enabling rapid conversion between transport and armed configurations. The kits support multiple weapon systems, including rockets, machine guns,...

April 17, 2026
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Raytheon tests AI vision on Black Hawk helicopter

Raytheon has successfully tested its RAIVEN Staring sensor system aboard the UH-60 Black Hawk. The system demonstrated advanced imaging capabilities in zero-light conditions, effectively mapping complex environments such as...

April 16, 2026
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L3Harris tests Red Wolf on Skyraider II platform

L3Harris Technologies conducted a compatibility demonstration integrating its Red Wolf launched effects system with the Skyraider II International. The test evaluated both physical fit and system interoperability. Red Wolf...