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May 17, 2026
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IAF may accept limited-EW Tejas Mk1A

Deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited may face further delays beyond June, according to reports citing defence sources. Ongoing discussions between the Indian...

May 17, 2026
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BEL, CSIO develop Hawk pilot display

CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have partnered to develop an indigenous Pilot Display Unit (PDU) for the Hawk Mk132 Advanced Jet Trainer used by...

May 17, 2026
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HAL expects GE F404 engines by year-end

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has announced that the supply situation for GE F404-IN20 engines powering the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft is expected to improve significantly in the coming months. HAL...

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,...