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July 25, 2026
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

Bhargavastra Counter-Swarm Drone System Nears Completion of Internal Trials, Says SDAL Chief

India’s Bhargavastra counter-swarm drone defence system is approaching operational readiness, with Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL) set to complete its internal development trials within the next two to...

July 25, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines Join Forces on Future Vertical Lift Technologies

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky has entered into a strategic partnership with Safran Helicopter Engines to evaluate future collaboration opportunities for advanced vertical lift programmes. The initiative is designed to accelerate...

Saft to Supply Lithium-Ion Battery Systems for Naval Group’s Future Submarines

Naval Group has selected Saft, a TotalEnergies subsidiary, to provide lithium-ion battery systems for its Barracuda and Scorpene submarine programmes. The batteries will be integrated into future submarines, replacing...

July 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

US Navy Orders Three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II Aircraft in $1.2B Deal

Northrop Grumman has secured a nearly $1.2 billion contract from the US Navy to produce three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II airborne early warning and command-and-control aircraft. The award...

UK Awards $946M Contract to BAE Systems for Future Combat Air Development

The UK government has signed a £708 million ($946 million) agreement with BAE Systems to accelerate the development of next-generation technologies for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The...

July 23, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned System

BAE introduces Britain’s combat drone concept

BAE Systems has unveiled the Brontanax collaborative combat aircraft concept, representing the UK’s efforts to develop advanced unmanned systems for future air warfare environments.The aircraft is designed to conduct...

July 23, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned System

India debuts intelligent drone tracking system

Indian technology company Gridbots has introduced new electro-optical systems designed to improve counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities for defense and security forces.The company’s Sleuthound Drone Tracker uses artificial intelligence-based technology...

CoAspire selected for allied strike missile

The US Navy has selected CoAspire to develop a new affordable ground-launched cruise missile designed to provide allied forces with enhanced long-range strike capabilities.The weapon is based on the...

July 23, 2026
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R&D
Training & Simulation

UK industry joins forces on pilot training

BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab have joined forces to propose a new advanced pilot training system for the Royal Air Force based on Boeing’s T-7 trainer aircraft. The partnership...

July 23, 2026
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R&D
Training & Simulation

M-346 training upgraded for future pilots

CAE and Leonardo have expanded their cooperation to enhance training capabilities for the M-346 Master advanced jet trainer through the introduction of modern digital learning environments and synthetic training...