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October 20, 2026
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Israel Secures Deal for 12 Advanced AH-64E Apache Helicopters

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with the US Department of Defense to acquire 12 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The...

October 20, 2026
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US Navy Receives First C-130J for Next-Generation Nuclear Communications Fleet

Lockheed Martin has delivered a newly manufactured C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft to the US Navy for conversion into the E-130J Phoenix II, the service’s next-generation nuclear command, control, and...

October 20, 2026
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XTend Wins $40.5M US Order for 6,000 Combat Drones

XTend AI Robotics has received an order for 6,000 combat drones after being recognised as a top-performing participant in Gauntlet 2 of the US Department of Defense’s Drone Dominance...

October 19, 2026
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Saab Wins $131 Million Contract to Develop New Gripen Flight Control Computer

Saab has received an order worth 1.3 billion Swedish kronor (approximately $131 million) from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a next-generation flight control computer for the...

October 18, 2026
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HAL Plans to Deliver First 12 Light Utility Helicopters in FY 2027–28

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is preparing to deliver the first batch of its indigenously developed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) during the 2027–28 financial year, marking an important step towards...

October 16, 2026
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AeroVironment and Alpha Unmanned Systems Explore JUMP 20 Support Services in Spain

AeroVironment and Spain-based Alpha Unmanned Systems have signed an agreement to explore local maintenance, operator training, and technical support for the JUMP 20 unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The JUMP...

October 16, 2026
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France Orders Additional MX-10 Damocles Loitering Munitions From KNDS

France has exercised a contract option with KNDS France to procure additional MX-10 Damocles loitering munitions, strengthening its capacity to manufacture and deploy tactical attack drones for the French...

October 16, 2026
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US Coast Guard Awards $247.8 Million Contract for Four MQ-9B Unmanned Aircraft

The US Coast Guard has awarded General Atomics a $247.8 million contract for four MQ-9B unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to strengthen its long-range maritime surveillance capabilities. During fiscal year...

October 15, 2026
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US Army Orders Nine Hanwha K9 Mobile Tactical Cannon Prototypes

The US Army has ordered nine K9 Mobile Howitzer (K9MH) prototypes from Hanwha Defense under its Mobile Tactical Cannon-Wheeled programme. Based on Hanwha’s tracked K9 Thunder artillery system, the...

October 14, 2026
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US Reaffirms Conditions for Turkey’s F-35 Jet Transfer

The United States and Turkey are continuing discussions over the potential transfer of F-35 fighter jets to Ankara, with Turkey’s acquisition of Russian S-400 air defense systems remaining the...