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July 8, 2026
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NATO Picks Saab GlobalEye for Surveillance

NATO has selected Saab’s GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft as the alliance’s next-generation surveillance platform, replacing its aging fleet with a more capable multi-domain intelligence solution. Based...

July 7, 2026
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Portugal to Acquire Surplus US Army Black Hawks

Portugal has initiated the restoration of its Army aviation capability through the acquisition of refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters sourced from surplus US Army inventories. Procured through the NATO...

July 6, 2026
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New Blended-Wing Drone Reaches 950 Km

Quantum Cyber has presented the PHANTOM-950 stealth drone, combining low-observable design with extended-range unmanned operations for high-threat environments. Its blended-wing airframe, optimized propulsion architecture, and long-endurance performance enable reconnaissance...

July 6, 2026
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GCAP Program Awards Edgewing $6B Deal

The Global Combat Air Programme has entered its next development phase after Edgewing received a £4.6 billion contract to continue designing the future sixth-generation fighter aircraft. The trinational initiative...

July 5, 2026
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Inside Europe’s Eurofighter Typhoon

The Eurofighter Typhoon continues to serve as one of Europe’s premier frontline fighters, combining high-performance air combat capabilities with precision ground-attack functionality. Originally conceived during the Cold War to...

July 5, 2026
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AMCA MkII Gets India-France Technology Push

The AMCA MkII represents India’s vision for a next-generation network-enabled stealth fighter, combining advanced artificial intelligence with cutting-edge mission systems. Central to the aircraft is the AI-based E-Pilot, which...

July 5, 2026
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India Advances Next-Generation Air Power

India is evaluating potential collaboration with European sixth-generation fighter initiatives, including GCAP and FCAS, to accelerate access to advanced combat aviation technologies. The move reflects the Indian Air Force’s...

July 5, 2026
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Indigenous Quantum Gyroscope Reaches Milestone

DRDO is developing a prototype Atomic Co-Magnetometer Gyroscope as part of India’s efforts to build advanced quantum-based navigation technologies. The system uses atomic interactions and magnetic fields to provide...

July 5, 2026
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Autonomous AI Planned for Future Fighters

India is placing increasing emphasis on indigenous autonomous combat AI as a key pillar of next-generation military aviation, complementing advanced fighter and unmanned aircraft programs. Future AI-enabled systems are...

June 29, 2026
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US Navy Awards Sidewinder Production Deal

Raytheon has secured a major US Navy production contract worth $1.1 billion to deliver over 1,900 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles. The agreement covers missile production for both domestic...