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August 31, 2026
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L3Harris begins Morocco’s C-130 fleet upgrade

L3Harris has completed inspections of the first Royal Moroccan Air Force C-130 aircraft as part of a long-term modernization effort designed to extend the service life of Morocco’s Hercules...

August 30, 2026
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Turkey’s HÜRJET enters flight phase before delivery

Türkiye has reached another milestone in its indigenous aviation programme with the first HÜRJET aircraft intended for the Turkish Air Force completing its maiden flight on August 30.The flight...

August 29, 2026
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Embraer eyes India for C-390 production hub

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer is considering an ambitious manufacturing model for the C-390 Millennium in India should the aircraft be selected for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft...

August 29, 2026
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LCA Mk2 advances with new automated test system

India’s Aeronautical Development Agency has issued a specialized tender for automated cable-harness testing associated with the first prototype of the LCA Mk2 fighter, indicating that the programme is moving...

August 28, 2026
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Austal starts work on third Heritage-class cutter

Austal USA has started construction of the third Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter for the US Coast Guard at its shipbuilding facility in Mobile, Alabama. The vessel, which will become...

August 28, 2026
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India plans 150 new jets to replace Hawk trainers

India has issued a request for information for approximately 150 jet trainer aircraft as part of an effort to modernize the Indian Air Force’s pilot training pipeline. The planned...

August 28, 2026
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Army tests Bradley as command vehicle for ground drones

The US Army has evaluated a new concept involving the integration of FireAnt small unmanned ground vehicles with the M2A4 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. The trial highlights the Army’s...

August 27, 2026
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Teledyne unveils new camera for unmanned vessels

Teledyne FLIR Marine is enhancing maritime awareness for uncrewed surface vessels with a multispectral imaging system designed to detect, identify, and monitor objects in difficult marine environments.The FLIR M364C-USV...

August 26, 2026
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Seahawk fleet set for major US Navy upgrade

The US Navy is progressing with its long-term MH-60 Seahawk modernization program by selecting industry partners for a prototype effort designed to keep the helicopter fleet capable and adaptable...

August 25, 2026
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Indian engineers unveil flying ground robot

Indian companies ArcanumSpace and Quetzalcoatl are developing ARC ODIN, a hybrid tactical robotic platform designed to overcome obstacles by changing between ground and aerial modes of operation.The system can...