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May 29, 2026
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Lithuania Clears Acquisition of 936 Patria 6×6 Vehicles for Military Expansion

The Lithuanian State Defence Council has authorized the procurement of 936 Patria 6×6 wheeled armored vehicles to support the country’s newly established military division. The acquisition agreement is expected...

May 29, 2026
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IAF Expands Tejas Trainer Fleet to Prepare Pilots for Future Air Combat

The Indian Air Force’s decision to procure additional Tejas twin-seat trainer aircraft is reportedly driven by the introduction of an advanced pilot training framework known as LOHAR (Lead-in Fighter...

May 29, 2026
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Bell Secures India’s First Bell 407GXi Order From TransBharat Aviation

Bell Textron has secured an order for India’s first Bell 407GXi helicopter from TransBharat Aviation Private Limited, marking another milestone in the long-standing partnership between the two companies. Since...

May 28, 2026
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Cubic to Supply Advanced Common Data Link Systems to Poland

Raytheon and Cubic Secure Communications are collaborating to supply Common Data Link (CDL) systems to Poland as part of the country’s growing intelligence and reconnaissance modernization efforts. The CDL...

May 28, 2026
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ITPS Canada Orders Leonardo M-346T Block 20 Training Jets

Leonardo has secured an order from International Test Pilot School for M-346T advanced trainer jets following a successful airborne evaluation campaign conducted at Ottawa International Airport in October 2025....

May 28, 2026
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Zorawar Light Tank to Feature Next-Gen Adaptive Infrared Camouflage System

The Indian Army’s Zorawar Light Tank is slated to integrate a next-generation Adaptive Thermal Camouflage System designed to lower infrared visibility and enhance protection against modern reconnaissance and targeting...

May 26, 2026
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US Marines Expand MRZR Alpha Fleet With New Mobile Power Configuration

Polaris Government and Defense has secured a follow-on US Marine Corps (USMC) contract for additional MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles (ULTVs), including the debut procurement of the platform’s 5kW...

May 25, 2026
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Australia to phase out C-27J Spartan fleet under revised defense strategy

As part of its latest defence strategy, Australia will phase out its Leonardo C-27J Spartan transport aircraft and replace them with commercially based airframes. The plan, unveiled in April,...

May 25, 2026
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Embraer and Greece explore local C-390 maintenance and support partnership

Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has signed a deal with Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) to examine the possibility of developing in-country maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for the C-390...

May 25, 2026
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Thailand expands Airbus C295 tactical transport fleet with two new aircraft

Thailand has ordered two additional Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft, increasing its total fleet of the platform to five aircraft. Three C295s have already been in service with the...