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April 24, 2026
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India’s Participation in European 6th-Ge

India is exploring potential involvement in one of Europe’s sixth-generation fighter jet programs, holding discussions with both leading consortiums as part of a long-term effort to strengthen its aerospace...

April 23, 2026
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Lockheed Finishes Flight Testing of Upgraded E-2D Hawkeye Radar

Lockheed Martin has concluded flight trials of an upgraded radar subsystem for the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, marking a key step in enhancing the platform’s capabilities. In collaboration...

April 23, 2026
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US Army Initiates New Field Trials for Combat Role Enhancements

The United States Army has unveiled a new Combat Field Test (CFT), a physical assessment tailored to better align with the real-world demands of combat operations. Beginning this month,...

April 22, 2026
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Thales Unveils Navigation System Designed for High-Jamming Combat Zones

Thales Group is deploying its TopStar Smart Receiver, a next-generation navigation system engineered to deliver reliable Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) in environments affected by intense electronic warfare (EW)...

April 22, 2026
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Lockheed Martin and L3Harris to Establish F-35 Maintenance Hub in Canada

Lockheed Martin and MAS, the Canadian arm of L3Harris Technologies, have formalized plans to enhance cooperation by developing an F-35 sustainment depot in Mirabel, Quebec, aligning with Canada’s push...

April 21, 2026
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Northrop Demonstrates Mid-Air AI System Swap on Talon IQ

Northrop Grumman has showcased a major advancement in autonomous aviation by enabling its Talon IQ testbed aircraft to change AI control systems during flight without mission interruption. During the...

April 21, 2026
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Leonardo Deploys Complete Counter-Drone Kill Chain for Naval Platforms

Leonardo DRS is advancing naval counter-UAS capabilities through its Maritime Mission Equipment Package (M-MEP), which is being embedded into a range of maritime platforms. Designed for fast integration on...

April 21, 2026
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Rheinmetall and Kraken Begin Serial Production of K3 Scout USV

Rheinmetall has moved into serial production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel, signaling the large-scale rollout of a versatile platform designed for both defense and civilian maritime...

April 21, 2026
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India Set to Receive Rafale F5 with Six Meteor Missiles and Upgraded M88 T-REX Engine

The Rafale F5 upgrade is set to significantly enhance beyond-visual-range combat performance by increasing its Meteor missile loadout from four to as many as six. This configuration leverages additional...

April 20, 2026
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India Builds Indigenous Diagnostic System for MiG-29K Upgrade

In a push to improve fleet readiness, the Indian Navy has issued a Request for Information dated April 11, 2026, inviting private industry to participate in the NASK 1-29K...