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May 31, 2026
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Russia Offers Deeper Technology Access as India Assesses Su-57 Production Options

Russia’s successful first flight of the twin-seat Su-57D stealth fighter has sparked fresh speculation about India’s potential role in the aircraft’s export and development roadmap. Designed as the first...

May 31, 2026
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Australia to Receive Only Existing US Navy Nuclear Submarines Under Revised AUKUS Framework

Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarine fleet under the AUKUS partnership will consist entirely of second-hand Virginia-class boats from the US Navy after the three partner nations agreed to revise the...

May 30, 2026
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DRDO Converts STAR Target Vehicle Into Affordable Supersonic Strike Missile Program

India is reportedly transforming its STAR (Supersonic Target Resembling Missile) program from a training asset into an operational tactical strike missile, creating a new indigenous weapon designed to deliver...

May 30, 2026
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HAL Expands Private Sector Role in Prachand Production Following Major LCH Order

HAL has initiated a new outsourcing effort for the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand through a limited tender for precision-machined components, underscoring the company’s drive to expand manufacturing throughput...

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...