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October 13, 2026
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Raytheon to Upgrade Target Detection Capabilities for US Navy’s SPY-6 Radars

The US Navy’s Office of Naval Research (ONR) has awarded Raytheon a contract to develop advanced target-detection technologies for the SPY-6 family of shipborne radars and future naval radar...

October 13, 2026
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US Navy Invests Additional $150 Million in Shield AI’s X-BAT Fighter

The US Navy has approved an additional $150 million for Shield AI’s X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing fighter aircraft, supporting continued development ahead of planned flight testing later this...

October 13, 2026
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Saab and GKN Expand Gripen Engine Partnership to Strengthen Swedish Expertise

Saab and GKN Aerospace have signed an agreement to strengthen their cooperation on the engine for Sweden’s Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, supporting the country’s efforts to expand its domestic...

October 12, 2026
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Indra Partners with Thales to Integrate LMM Missile into Spanish Naval Defence System

Spanish technology company Indra has signed an agreement with Thales Spain to integrate the Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) into the Shipborne Launcher System (SILAEM), a naval point-defence system currently...

October 11, 2026
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TEJAS and Prachand Highlight India’s Indigenous Air Power at Tarang Shakti 2026

India’s growing indigenous aerospace capabilities took centre stage during Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, as the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS and Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand conducted aerial demonstrations...

October 11, 2026
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Embraer to Acquire Majority Stake in Mahindra Defence’s Novavayu Aerospace

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a single-tender Request for Proposal (RFP) to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for one indigenous Shakti Electronic Warfare (EW) system to replace the...

October 11, 2026
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Morocco-Manufactured Tata WhAP 8×8 Armoured Vehicle Showcased at Marrakech Air Show

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has showcased its Morocco-manufactured WhAP 8×8 armoured vehicle at the eighth Marrakech Air Show, held from 7 to 10 October, highlighting its expanding ambitions...

October 10, 2026
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Indian Navy Advances Shakti Electronic Warfare Upgrade for Shivalik-Class Frigates

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a single-tender Request for Proposal (RFP) to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the supply of one indigenous Shakti Electronic Warfare (EW) system...

October 9, 2026
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BAE Systems to Supply Electronic Warfare Suites for F-35 Lots 20–22

BAE Systems has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to supply electronic warfare (EW) systems for F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft covered under Lots 20 through 22. The agreement,...

October 8, 2026
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L3Harris Secures Contract to Integrate C4I Systems Into Australian Army Bushmasters

L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from Australia to deliver an integrated command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) suite for the Australian Army’s Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles. Awarded...