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April 27, 2026
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US boosts F-35 test fleet for faster upgrades

The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $177.49 million contract to build three F-35 flight sciences test aircraft. These aircraft will support Block 4 upgrades across...

April 27, 2026
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US Navy taps Castelion for hypersonic missile

The US Navy has awarded Castelion a $105 million contract to integrate the Blackbeard hypersonic missile with the F/A-18. Designed as a long-range, high-speed weapon, it offers improved survivability...

April 27, 2026
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Leonardo pushes M-346 jet deal with Morocco

Leonardo is intensifying efforts to secure a jet trainer contract in Morocco with its M-346 Master aircraft. The platform is positioned as a modern solution for pilot training, though...

April 27, 2026
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Tejas Mk1A induction nears as HAL upgrades

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has issued a small infrastructure tender at its Bengaluru facility, signaling preparations for the Tejas Mk1A induction. The upgrade targets VVIP areas within the Customer Service...

April 22, 2026
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USAF Awards F-15 Sensor Contract

The US Air Force has awarded Textron Systems a $9.5 million contract tied to assessment of the F-15 Eagle’s advanced defensive electronics suite. The effort centers on EPAWSS, the...

April 22, 2026
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Canada to Host F-35 Support Center

Lockheed Martin has partnered with MAS, L3Harris’ Canadian business unit, to advance plans for an F-35 sustainment center in Mirabel, Quebec. The move is part of Canada’s strategy to...

April 21, 2026
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Rafale F5 Adds Meteors, New Engine

The future Rafale F5 fighter standard is expected to significantly boost beyond-visual-range combat power by increasing Meteor missile carriage from four to potentially six. The enhancement will be enabled...

April 21, 2026
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Ukraine Office Supports Bell H-1 Push

Bell Textron has launched Bell Textron Ukraine to support a prospective sale of AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters to Ukraine. The new subsidiary will coordinate...

April 21, 2026
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Northrop Talon IQ Changes AI Brains

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated that its Talon IQ test aircraft can switch between different AI autonomy systems while airborne without interrupting the mission. During the trial, the aircraft initially...

April 21, 2026
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First EA-18G Jammer Pods Delivered

The Royal Australian Air Force has received its first Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band pods from Raytheon, marking a major upgrade for its EA-18G Growler electronic warfare fleet. More deliveries...