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May 12, 2026
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Air Platforms

Turkey Orders First KAAN Fighter Jets

Turkey has signed a contract with Turkish Aerospace Industries for the delivery of the first 20 KAAN stealth fighters to the Turkish Air Force between 2028 and 2030. The...

May 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Japan Orders 300 Domestic UAVs

Japan’s Terra Drone Corporation has received a defense contract to produce 300 general-purpose training UAVs for the country’s military procurement agency. The deal highlights the company’s expansion into the...

May 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Akinci Drone Range Expanded by EDGE

The Bayraktar Akinci UAV developed by Baykar will be equipped with Al Tariq precision-guided munitions under a new partnership with EDGE. The integration effort is intended to enhance the...

May 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

India Seeks Indigenous Troop Vehicles

India’s Ministry of Defence has initiated the acquisition process for 159 Bullet Proof Troop Carriers to strengthen force protection capabilities for Rashtriya Rifles formations engaged in high-risk operational zones....

May 10, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

SSS Defence Delivers T-12 Shotguns

The Indian Army has inducted SSS Defence’s locally developed T-12 shotgun for deployment with Northern Command formations amid the rising threat posed by FPV and quadcopter drones. Inspired by...

May 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Precision Strike Systems Delivered

India’s tactical precision-strike capability has received a boost with Adani Defence & Aerospace supplying the ULPGM missile and AGNIKAA VTOL-I loitering munition to the Indian Army through the accelerated...

May 8, 2026
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Training and Simulation

F-35 Training Deal Awarded to Cubic

California-based Cubic Defense will deliver 140 P5 Internal Subsystems under Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lot 21 program to enhance advanced air combat training capabilities. The systems support the broader P5...

May 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Swiss Air Defense Search Grows

Facing extended delays in the arrival of Patriot air defense batteries, Switzerland has begun examining alternative missile defense options from multiple international suppliers. The country’s arms procurement agency has...

May 7, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Blue Raven Orders 120 SharpSight Systems

Blue Raven has awarded Raytheon a major contract for 120 SharpSight surveillance radars in what represents the largest procurement so far for the advanced airborne sensor system. The agreement...

May 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

Philippines Cleared for Jet Ranger X Deal

The United States has cleared the sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X aircraft to the Philippines under a $150 million defense package aimed at improving rotary-wing operational readiness....