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August 10, 2026
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India explores sixth-generation fighter partnership

India has formally begun efforts to join the French-led Future Combat Air System, or FCAS, a multinational sixth-generation fighter initiative. New Delhi has chosen to pursue cooperation with FCAS...

Australia moves toward first AIM-260 acquisition

Australia is allocating almost A$736 million, equivalent to about US$520.1 million, to acquire the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile for the Royal Australian Air Force. Defence Minister Richard Marles...

August 10, 2026
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V2X lands Navy contract for F/A-18 upgrades

Virginia-based V2X has received an $87 million contract to overhaul SUU-79 pylons used by the US Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. The SUU-79 is an important...

August 10, 2026
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Algeria boosts Niger’s helicopter fleet

Algeria has provided Niger with four military helicopters as part of broader bilateral defence and security cooperation. The transfer includes two Mi-24V attack helicopters and two Mi-171 multirole transport...

Raytheon expands SM-3 Block IIA production

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Raytheon a $745.4 million contract to manufacture and assemble Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptors for the United States and Japan. The contract...

August 10, 2026
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Boxer RCT30 fleet expands with 69 new vehicles

ARTEC, the joint venture formed by KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, has received a contract to supply 69 additional Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles to Germany and the Netherlands. The...

August 9, 2026
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Russia pitches advanced Su-57 capabilities to India

Russia has reportedly outlined a broad package of advanced air-launched weapons and unmanned systems that could accompany a future Indian purchase of the Su-57 stealth fighter. The proposal goes...

BrahMos gains global attention as Indian export star

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has attracted increased international attention following its reported performance during Operation Sindoor. According to the source, the missile demonstrated high accuracy and effectiveness and...

August 8, 2026
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Japan may send F-2 fighters for India exercise

Japan is reportedly preparing to deploy Mitsubishi F-2 fighter aircraft to India for a bilateral air exercise later this month. If confirmed, the deployment would represent a significant development...

August 7, 2026
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Sudan adds Pakistan-made Mohafiz armored vehicles

Sudan has reportedly received approximately 100 Pakistani-made Mohafiz infantry mobility vehicles to improve troop movement and protect supply convoys during its continuing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)....