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April 1, 2026
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US Clears $3.16B AIM-260 Missile Sale to Australia

The US has approved a $3.16-billion defense package for Australia, including up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles. This marks a significant move as the missile is still...

April 1, 2026
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Pratt & Whitney Wins $3.8B F-35 Engine Deal

Pratt & Whitney has secured a $3.8-billion contract to manufacture F135 engines for the F-35 fighter program. This agreement supports ongoing production, maintenance, and global distribution of engines across...

March 31, 2026
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AIM-260 JATM: Next-Gen US Air Combat Missile

The US Air Force and US Navy are advancing air combat capabilities with the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), developed by Lockheed Martin. This next-generation beyond-visual-range missile is...

March 31, 2026
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Indonesia Orders PC-24 Jets, Eyes PC-21 Trainers

Pilatus Aircraft has signed a contract to deliver 12 PC-24 jets to the Indonesian Air Force. These aircraft will support pilot training, transport, and liaison missions. The agreement includes...

March 31, 2026
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L3Harris, Airbus Win $1B Canada Support Deals

L3Harris Technologies and Airbus have secured major contracts to sustain the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CC-330 Husky fleet. These agreements cover maintenance, engineering, and technical support to ensure operational...

March 26, 2026
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India Starts Helicopter-Launched Drone Program

The Indian Air Force has launched the Vaayu Baan project to deploy drones from helicopters for surveillance and strike missions. Designed for stand-off operations, the system features real-time video...

March 26, 2026
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Brazil Unveils First Locally Built Gripen E

Brazil has unveiled its first domestically assembled Gripen E fighter jet at Embraer’s facility, marking a milestone in its aerospace capabilities. Built in collaboration with Saab, the aircraft is...

March 25, 2026
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South Korea Unveils First KF-21 Fighter Jet

Korea Aerospace Industries has revealed the first mass-produced model of the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, marking a major milestone in South Korea’s defense independence. After decades of planning, development...

March 24, 2026
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US Army Receives First Optionally Piloted Black Hawk

Sikorsky and DARPA have delivered the UH-60Mx autonomous Black Hawk to the US Army for advanced testing. Built under the ALIAS program, it uses the Matrix autonomy system to...

March 24, 2026
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IAF Su-30MKI to Get DRDO Long-Range Missile

India is developing a long-range supersonic cruise missile to enhance its strike capabilities. Designed for platforms like the Su-30MKI, it allows precision attacks from safe distances while maintaining high...