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August 10, 2026
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India Moves to Join France-Led FCAS Sixth-Generation Fighter Program

India has initiated formal steps to explore joining the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), the French-led multinational program aimed at developing a sixth-generation fighter system. The move indicates New...

August 10, 2026
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V2X Secures $87M Deal to Modernize US Navy F/A-18 Pylons

US Navy Awards V2X $87 Million Deal for F/A-18 Pylon Sustainment V2X, headquartered in Virginia, has received an $87 million US Navy contract to overhaul SUU-79 pylons supporting the...

August 10, 2026
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Algeria Transfers Mi-24V and Mi-171 Helicopters to Niger

Algeria has strengthened its military support to Niger by donating two Mi-24V attack helicopters and two Mi-171 multirole transport helicopters. The package also includes ammunition, replacement parts, maintenance equipment...

August 9, 2026
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Russia Pitches Su-57 to India With Advanced Air-to-Air and Hypersonic Missile Capabilities

Russia has reportedly presented an extensive package of advanced air-launched weapons and unmanned systems that could accompany any future Indian acquisition of the Su-57 stealth fighter. According to information...

August 9, 2026
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R&D

AMCA Development Opens to Private Industry While India Protects Design and IP

India’s decision to bring private industry into the development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) represents a major shift in the country’s defence manufacturing strategy. While companies such...

August 8, 2026
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Japanese F-2 Deployment to India Could Mark New Phase in Indo-Pacific Air Cooperation

Japan is reportedly preparing to deploy its Mitsubishi F-2 fighter aircraft to India for a bilateral air exercise later this month, potentially marking the first time Japanese F-2s operate...

August 7, 2026
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Viper Shield Completes First Two-Ship F-16 Flight Test by L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies has successfully completed the first two-ship flight test of its Viper Shield electronic warfare system aboard F-16 fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone toward full-rate production for...

August 6, 2026
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Northrop Grumman, Boeing Demonstrate Automated MQ-4C-P-8A Teaming

Northrop Grumman and Boeing have demonstrated a new level of automated crewed-uncrewed collaboration by successfully connecting the MQ-4C Triton drone with the crewed P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. Funded...

August 5, 2026
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GAO Warns of Delays and Risks in US Air Force’s B-52 Upgrade Effort

GAO Flags Cost Overruns and Delays in US Air Force’s $21B B-52 Modernization Program The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has warned that the US Air Force’s $21-billion B-52...

August 1, 2026
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Mirage 2000: France’s iconic multirole fighter

Developed during the Cold War era, the Dassault Mirage 2000 became one of France’s most successful fourth-generation fighter aircraft. Designed to provide speed, agility, and advanced combat capability, the...