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May 4, 2026
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US clears APKWS sale to Middle East allies

The US State Department has approved multiple foreign military sales of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to Israel, Qatar, and the UAE. Israel and Qatar each requested...

May 4, 2026
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Saab delivers new Gripen jets to Hungary

Hungary has officially received the first two JAS 39 Gripen C supersonic combat aircraft from Saab under a 2024 agreement aimed at strengthening national and NATO air policing capabilities....

May 4, 2026
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France boosts missile production after ops

France is rapidly increasing missile production after military operations in the Middle East exposed critical shortages in ammunition stockpiles. French Air and Space Force operations against drones and missile...

May 4, 2026
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Romania clears Airbus H225M helicopter deal

Romania has approved a large-scale defense modernization package valued at approximately €8.3 billion, including the purchase of 12 Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters and advanced radar systems. The helicopters will...

May 2, 2026
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MiG-29K to get Uttam AESA radar upgrade

The Indian Navy is undertaking a major modernization of its MiG-29K fleet by replacing the Russian-origin Zhuk-ME radar with the indigenous Uttam Mk2 AESA radar developed by DRDO’s LRDE....

May 2, 2026
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GTRE seeks partner for ignition system

Gas Turbine Research Establishment has launched an initiative to develop an indigenous High Energy Ignition system for future fighter engines under programs like AMCA and Tejas Mk2. The HEI...

May 2, 2026
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India to issue Rafale RFP to Dassault

Indian Air Force is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal to Dassault Aviation for the acquisition of 114 multi-role fighter aircraft. The plan includes 18 aircraft in flyaway...

April 30, 2026
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Bell, KAI team for high-speed helicopter

Bell Textron has partnered with Korea Aerospace Industries to explore advanced solutions for South Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter program. The collaboration evaluates tiltrotor designs based on Bell’s...

April 27, 2026
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US boosts F-35 test fleet for upgrades

The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $177.49 million contract modification to build three F-35 flight sciences test aircraft. These specialized platforms will support Block 4...

April 27, 2026
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US Navy taps Castelion for hypersonic work

The US Navy has awarded Castelion a $105 million contract to integrate the Blackbeard hypersonic missile with the F/A-18. Designed as a long-range, high-speed weapon, it enhances survivability and...