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Patria MUSCL Radar to Strengthen NATO Drone and Aircraft Detection

Patria has signed an agreement to supply its MUSCL passive radar system to an undisclosed European NATO member to enhance its ability to detect and track drones and aircraft....

EDGE, Safran Partner on Indigenous Missile Propulsion in Brazil

The UAE-based state-owned defense company EDGE Group has signed an agreement with France’s Safran Electronics & Defense to develop and establish solid rocket motor production capabilities in Brazil. The...

September 14, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin Secures $826M Contract for JASSM and LRASM Missiles

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin an $825.97 million contract modification for additional Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) and Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) systems. The modification raises...

September 14, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Poland, GE Aerospace Partner on Local FA-50 Engine Maintenance

Poland and GE Aerospace have agreed to establish depot-level maintenance support for the F404-GE-102 engines that power the Polish Air Force’s KAI FA-50 Golden Eagle light supersonic combat aircraft....

September 14, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

French Rafales Launch 40-Day Global Deployment Across Three Regions

Four French Rafale fighter jets have departed Istres Air Base for a 40-day overseas deployment covering the Arctic, Indo-Pacific, and Middle East, according to the Associated Press. Named Pegase...

September 14, 2026
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Elbit Unveils AI-Powered System to Coordinate Air and Ground Assets

Coordinating large formations of autonomous aircraft and ground vehicles in real time is the core concept behind Dominion-X, a new artificial intelligence-powered operating system developed by Elbit Systems’ FUSE....

September 13, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Garuda Aerospace Demonstrates Indigenous Defense Drone Capabilities to Army

Garuda Aerospace recently demonstrated its indigenous defense drone manufacturing and research capabilities to the Indian Army’s Design Bureau. Major General Gopal Kapoor, Additional Director General of the Army Design...

Rosoboronexport Confirms S-400 Contract Completion Remains on Track for 2026

India’s five-regiment S-400 Triumf air defense contract with Russia remains on schedule for completion in 2026, with the fourth and fifth regimental systems expected to be delivered in June...

September 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

HAL Completes TEJAS MK-1 Order as MK-1A Production Gains Pace

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has faced repeated delays in delivering the two-seat TEJAS variant, with engine supply constraints from GE Aerospace emerging as a major challenge. The US company...

September 12, 2026
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

DRDO Develops AI-Enabled Border Shield With Radar and Laser Systems

India is developing a multi-layered border security architecture that combines artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, radar systems, electronic warfare, and directed-energy weapons. These technologies are designed to work together to...