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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...

June 29, 2026
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UK, Italy F-35 Weapons Upgrade Award

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract valued at $74.2 million to support Block 4 upgrades for the F-35 by integrating weapons tailored to UK and Italian...

June 28, 2026
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Su-57E offer includes local manufacturing

India and Russia are moving closer to a potential agreement for the Su-57E fifth-generation fighter, with discussions now focusing on both immediate aircraft deliveries and licensed production in India....

June 27, 2026
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IAF pushes for local Rafale F4 manufacturing

India is seeking one of its most ambitious aerospace localization programs by requiring 40 percent indigenous content for the initial production of 96 Rafale fighters under the proposed MRFA...

June 26, 2026
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US clears $250M fighter training for Australia

The US State Department has approved a potential $250 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) package to Australia covering advanced training and sustainment support for the Royal Australian Air Force’s...

June 25, 2026
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Saab completes Hungary’s Gripen fleet delivery

Hungary has finalized the expansion of its Saab Gripen fleet, completing a modernization effort that strengthens both national air-defense capabilities and NATO operational readiness. The enlarged fleet provides greater...

June 25, 2026
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Belgium adds first H145M to military fleet

Belgium has entered a new phase of military aviation modernization with the delivery of its first Airbus H145M multi-role helicopter. Designed to perform reconnaissance, special operations, search and rescue,...

June 23, 2026
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Canada Takes Delivery of First H135 for Next-Generation Aircrew Training

The first Airbus H135 helicopter intended for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program has been delivered, supporting the next phase of training for Royal Canadian Air Force personnel. The...

June 22, 2026
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Leonardo Wins UK Aircraft Spares Contract

Leonardo UK has secured a £27-million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to provide essential consumable spares for military aircraft fleets. The three-year agreement, with options extending its...

June 21, 2026
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Japanese Amphibious Aircraft Under US Trials

Japan’s ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft continues to attract international interest for its unique ability to conduct operations in challenging maritime conditions. Designed for search-and-rescue, transport, and island-support missions, the...