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August 20, 2026
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Peru chooses Viper Shield for its F-16s

The Peruvian government has selected L3Harris Technologies’ Viper Shield electronic warfare system for its F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft, adding a dedicated electronic protection capability to the planned fleet.Viper...

August 19, 2026
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Bulgaria’s F-16 deliveries face delays to 2030

Lockheed Martin’s delivery schedule for Bulgaria’s second batch of eight F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft could be pushed back from late 2027 to the second quarter of 2030 because...

August 17, 2026
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Army orders more UH-72B Lakota helicopters

The US Army has awarded Airbus Helicopters a $115.4 million contract covering the procurement of up to 12 UH-72B Lakota light utility helicopters.The award also includes equipment and services...

August 17, 2026
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M1 wins $10B Army helicopter training contract

M1 Support Services has secured a contract worth up to $10 billion to lead the US Army’s Flight School Next programme, establishing a new contractor-operated model for initial rotary-wing...

August 17, 2026
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India seeks bids for 60 military transport aircraft

India’s Ministry of Defence has issued a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for the acquisition of 60 Multi-Role Transport Aircraft (MTA) for the Indian Air Force. The programme is...

August 16, 2026
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Astra Mk1 export plans face fighter integration issues

India’s Astra Mk-I Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) has become a significant achievement in the country’s indigenous aerospace sector. Although the missile has entered Indian Air Force service...

August 15, 2026
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Reliance, Rolls-Royce team up on AMCA engine

Reliance Industries Limited and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intention to collaborate on the development of an indigenous combat aircraft engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.The...

August 10, 2026
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India explores sixth-generation fighter partnership

India has formally begun efforts to join the French-led Future Combat Air System, or FCAS, a multinational sixth-generation fighter initiative. New Delhi has chosen to pursue cooperation with FCAS...

August 10, 2026
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V2X lands Navy contract for F/A-18 upgrades

Virginia-based V2X has received an $87 million contract to overhaul SUU-79 pylons used by the US Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. The SUU-79 is an important...

August 10, 2026
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Algeria boosts Niger’s helicopter fleet

Algeria has provided Niger with four military helicopters as part of broader bilateral defence and security cooperation. The transfer includes two Mi-24V attack helicopters and two Mi-171 multirole transport...