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April 7, 2026
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HAL Launches Digital Twin Engine Challenge

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has launched the DRISHTI challenge to develop a high-fidelity digital twin model for gas turbine starter engines. This initiative reflects a shift toward data-driven engineering,...

April 7, 2026
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IAF Upgrades Bombs Into Precision Weapons

The Indian Air Force is pursuing a modernization effort to convert existing 100–120 kg bombs into long-range precision-guided weapons under the ADITI initiative. The project focuses on developing a...

April 4, 2026
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India Plans $7B AMCA Engine Co-Development

April 3, 2026
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GCAP Awards First Fighter Contract to Edgewing

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has awarded its first joint contract to Edgewing, a tri-national venture involving BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement. The contract focuses...

April 2, 2026
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UK, France Start Meteor Missile Successor

The United Kingdom and France have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore the development of a successor to the Meteor missile. Conducted under the Lancaster House 2.0...

April 2, 2026
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Stratasys Joins Pentagon 3D Printing Push

Stratasys is participating in a US Department of Defense initiative to expand additive manufacturing across military platforms. Through the Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability IV program, the company will help...

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...