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May 15, 2026
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Israel extends F-35I range with fuel tanks

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone a $34-million contract to develop external fuel tanks for the Israeli Air Force’s F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters, aiming to significantly extend operational...

May 15, 2026
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Germany integrates NH90 Sea Tiger on F124

Germany’s arms procurement agency has contracted Turbo-Technik to integrate the NH90 Sea Tiger naval helicopter onto F124-class frigates, supporting the German Navy’s transition away from its aging Sea Lynx...

May 15, 2026
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Peru orders fifth C-27J Spartan

Peru has ordered an additional Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft, expanding its fleet to five units as the country strengthens disaster response, medical evacuation, and remote logistics capabilities....

May 14, 2026
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India’s first indigenous C-295 nears rollout

India’s first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft appears close to rollout at the Tata-Airbus final assembly facility in Gujarat. The aircraft is part of a $2.5-billion contract...

May 12, 2026
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Turkey orders first KAAN stealth fighters

Turkey has signed a contract with Turkish Aerospace Industries for the first batch of 20 KAAN fifth-generation stealth fighter jets, with deliveries planned between 2028 and 2030. Initially powered...

May 9, 2026
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Godrej emerges in AMCA engine race

Godrej Aerospace has emerged as a leading contender for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine development program as GTRE expands industrial partnerships for the proposed Advanced High-Thrust Class...

May 7, 2026
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US clears $540M C-17 support for Canada

The US Department of State has approved a potential $540-million sustainment package for Canada’s fleet of C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifters. The agreement includes maintenance support equipment, spare parts,...

May 6, 2026
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US approves Jet Ranger X sale to Philippines

The US State Department has approved a $150-million foreign military sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the Philippines, aimed at strengthening Manila’s rotary-wing training and operational...

May 5, 2026
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Navy receives 70th E-2D Hawkeye aircraft

Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the US Navy, highlighting the continued expansion of the Navy’s airborne early warning and battle management fleet. Developed...

May 5, 2026
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Northrop wins Army threat detection deal

Northrop Grumman has secured a US Army contract to continue development of its Improved Threat Detection System (ITDS), advancing the program into a second phase focused on integration, testing,...