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May 19, 2026
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Additional JSMs Bought for F-35 Fleet

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a major German order for additional Joint Strike Missiles intended for integration with the Luftwaffe’s upcoming F-35 fleet. The stealthy precision-guided missile is...

May 18, 2026
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Modified Global Hawks Aid Testing

Northrop Grumman has secured a major US Army contract to advance the RangeHawk hypersonic test drone program, transforming retired RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft into airborne telemetry and tracking platforms....

May 18, 2026
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Four Firms Vie for Apache Drone Program

Britain has narrowed its search for an autonomous drone companion to the Apache attack helicopter by awarding concept development contracts to four defense firms under the Project NYX program....

May 17, 2026
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IAF may accept Tejas with limited EW suite

Deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited may face further delays beyond June, according to reports citing defence sources. Discussions are reportedly ongoing between...

May 17, 2026
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BEL, CSIO develop Hawk pilot display unit

In a significant development for India’s indigenous defence aviation sector, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have partnered to develop an indigenous Pilot Display Unit...

May 17, 2026
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HAL expects GE F404 engines by year-end

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has announced that the supply situation for GE F404-IN20 engines used in the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet program is expected to improve considerably over the coming...

May 15, 2026
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New Fuel Tanks Boost F-35I Reach

Elbit Systems’ Cyclone subsidiary has secured a $34-million deal from Israel to develop external fuel tanks for the F-35I Adir stealth fighter, supporting efforts to increase the aircraft’s strike...

May 15, 2026
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NH90 Sea Tiger Heads to F124 Frigates

Turbo-Technik has been selected by Germany’s defense procurement agency to prepare F124-class frigates for operations with the NH90 Sea Tiger naval helicopter, including modifications to flight decks, hangars, and...

May 15, 2026
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Fifth Spartan Aircraft Ordered by Peru

The Peruvian Air Force is expanding its tactical airlift capability with an additional Leonardo C-27J Spartan aircraft, bringing the national fleet total to five units. The new transport aircraft,...

May 14, 2026
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India’s First Local C-295 Nears Debut

India appears close to rolling out its first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from the Tata-Airbus production facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. Videos circulating online have shown a...