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September 15, 2026
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France Awards Rafale F5 Upgrade Contracts Ahead of Production

France’s defense procurement agency has awarded several contracts for preparatory activities ahead of the planned production launch of the Rafale F5 standard in late 2026. The F5 represents a...

September 14, 2026
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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 13, 2026
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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 13, 2026
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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 10, 2026
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Sweden Clears $727M Deal to Procure HIMARS Rocket Systems

The Swedish government has approved the Swedish Armed Forces’ procurement of the US-made M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) under a deal valued at approximately SEK 7 billion...

September 10, 2026
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Aselsan and AMZ-Kutno Expand Poland’s Reconnaissance Systems Deal

Turkish defense company Aselsan has secured a new agreement with Polish armored vehicle manufacturer AMZ-Kutno to supply additional ARSUS reconnaissance and surveillance systems. The deal expands the companies’ existing...

September 9, 2026
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Italy Expands Surveillance Fleet With Two Additional MQ-9A Reapers

Italy has ordered two MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., expanding its fleet of long-endurance platforms for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions....

September 9, 2026
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L3Harris Secures $4.7B Contract for PAC-3 MSE Propulsion Systems

Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor for the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor, has awarded L3Harris Technologies a major contract to manufacture propulsion systems for the missile. The undefinitized...

September 7, 2026
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Babcock Secures $93M Contract to Sustain Australia’s Anzac-Class Frigates

The Australian government has awarded Babcock Australia a five-year, A$129 million (US$93 million) contract to support the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigates. Under the agreement, Babcock will provide asset...

September 7, 2026
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Croatia Approves $506M Procurement of 18 South Korean Chunmoo MLRS

The Croatian government has approved the acquisition of 18 K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) from South Korea for approximately €435.2 million ($506 million), excluding VAT. The procurement...