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October 20, 2026
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XTend wins US order for 6,000 combat drones

XTend AI Robotics has secured an order for 6,000 combat drones after being recognised as a leading performer in Gauntlet 2, part of the US Department of Defense’s Drone...

October 19, 2026
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Saab lands $131M Gripen flight computer contract

Saab Wins $131M Contract to Develop New Gripen Flight-Control Computer — Saab has received an order worth 1.3 billion Swedish kronor, approximately $131 million, from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration...

October 18, 2026
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HAL targets 12 light utility helicopter deliveries in FY28

HAL Targets 2027–28 for First Light Utility Helicopter Deliveries — Hindustan Aeronautics Limited plans to deliver the first 12 Light Utility Helicopters during the 2027–28 financial year, with six...

October 16, 2026
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Coast Guard orders four MQ-9Bs in $247.8M deal

The US Coast Guard has ordered four MQ-9B unmanned aircraft systems from General Atomics under a contract valued at $247.8 million. The acquisition is intended to strengthen the service’s...

October 16, 2026
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AeroVironment, Alpha explore JUMP 20 support in Spain

AeroVironment has partnered with Spain’s Alpha Unmanned Systems to explore local maintenance, operator training and technical support for the JUMP 20 unmanned aircraft. The JUMP 20 is a fixed-wing...

October 16, 2026
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France orders KNDS MX-10 loitering attack drones

France has exercised a contract option with KNDS France to procure additional MX-10 Damocles loitering munitions for its armed forces. The Directorate General of Armaments initiated the follow-on order...

October 15, 2026
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US Army orders nine Hanwha K9 mobile cannons

The US Army has ordered nine prototypes of Hanwha Defense’s K9 Mobile Howitzer under its Mobile Tactical Cannon-Wheeled programme. Developed from the company’s tracked K9 Thunder, the system is...

October 14, 2026
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US restates terms for Turkey’s F-35 transfer

US Keeps Turkey’s F-35 Transfer Under Discussion Amid S-400 Dispute — Washington continues to discuss the possible transfer of F-35 combat aircraft to Turkey, but Ankara’s acquisition of Russian...

October 14, 2026
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Germany approves more MEKO A-200 anti-submarine frigates

Germany Expands MEKO A-200 Fleet to Eight Frigates After F126 Cancellation — Germany has approved the purchase of four additional MEKO A-200 DEU frigates from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, bringing...

October 12, 2026
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Latvia takes delivery of first Hunter tracked IFV

Latvia Receives First Locally Assembled Hunter IFV — Latvia has received its first locally assembled Hunter infantry fighting vehicle, launching an 84-vehicle procurement program scheduled for completion by 2029...