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May 20, 2026
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Airbus wins Italy A330 tanker contract

Italy has signed a €1.39-billion contract with Airbus for six A330 MRTT aerial refueling aircraft along with long-term logistics support. The new tankers will replace Italy’s aging Boeing KC-767...

May 20, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop delivers 1,000th SABR radar

Northrop Grumman has delivered its 1,000th APG-83 SABR radar, marking a major milestone in fighter aircraft modernization. The AESA radar is designed primarily for F-16 upgrades, bringing advanced targeting,...

May 19, 2026
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US approves Apache support deal for India

The US has approved two military support packages for India valued at a combined $428.2 million, aimed at sustaining the country’s Apache helicopters and M777A2 ultra-light howitzers. The Apache...

May 19, 2026
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US clears missile sale for Belgium F-35s

Belgium is moving to strengthen the combat power of its F-35 fighter fleet after the US approved a potential $236 million sale of AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs). The...

May 19, 2026
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V2X wins Navy KC-130J upgrade contract

V2X has secured a US Navy contract to upgrade aircraft survivability systems on Marine Corps KC-130J tanker and transport aircraft. The project involves integrating the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures...

May 19, 2026
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US clears $4.2B helicopter deal for Korea

The United States has approved military helicopter sales worth more than $4 billion to South Korea as Seoul continues strengthening its defense partnership with Washington. The package includes 24...

May 19, 2026
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Sweden plans four frigates from Naval Group

Sweden has selected France’s Naval Group to supply four new frigates for the Swedish Navy in a major international defense-industrial agreement. The decision followed evaluations of competing offers from...

May 19, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

France orders 17 Saab Giraffe radars

France has ordered 17 Saab Giraffe 1X radar systems to strengthen its short-range air defense and counter-drone capabilities. The compact 3D radar systems will be mounted on Scania tactical...

May 19, 2026
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Germany orders more missiles for F-35 fleet

Germany has signed a major contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to procure additional Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs) for its future fleet of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. The...

May 19, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany to deploy Patriot system to Turkey

Germany is preparing to deploy a Patriot missile defense battery to Turkey as part of a NATO rotational mission aimed at strengthening regional air defense capabilities. Around 150 German...