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August 24, 2026
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R&D

Saab Unveils Stealthy Supersonic Autonomous Fighter Drone Concept

Saab has revealed a full-scale concept model of the A3-001, a stealth-oriented supersonic autonomous fighter designed as a potential loyal wingman for next-generation air combat operations. The concept integrates...

August 24, 2026
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New Product Launches

US Navy Reveals AIM-424 Long-Range Missile for F/A-18, F-35C, F/A-XX

The US Navy has revealed the AIM-424 “Malice,” a long-range air-to-air missile designed to support fourth-, fifth-, and future sixth-generation combat aircraft. The weapon was publicly displayed at the...

August 23, 2026
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R&D

DRDO’s Netra Mk1 AEW&CS to Receive 100+ km Multispectral EO/IR System

India’s indigenous AEW&C capability could receive a major boost through the reported integration of a Multispectral Long Range Oblique Photography (LOROP) EO/IR sensor on DRDO’s Netra Mk1 Airborne Early...

August 20, 2026
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Mergers & JV

US Air Force Awards StandardAero C-130 Engine Maintenance Contract

The US Air Force has awarded a $343-million contract to StandardAero to provide long-term depot-level maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the Rolls-Royce T56 propulsion systems used by the...

August 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Peru Chooses L3Harris Viper Shield for F-16 Block 70s

Peru has chosen L3Harris Technologies’ Viper Shield electronic warfare system for its newly acquired F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft. The advanced suite creates a digital defense layer for the...

August 19, 2026
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Bulgaria’s Second F-16 Block 70 Batch Could Face Delays Until 2030

Bulgaria could face a significant delay in receiving its second batch of F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin. Delivery of the eight jets, originally planned for the...

August 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Orders Up to 12 Airbus UH-72B Lakota Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has secured a $115.4-million contract from the US Army to supply as many as 12 UH-72B Lakota light utility helicopters. Beyond the aircraft procurement, the agreement covers...

August 17, 2026
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M1 Secures US Army’s $10B Next-Generation Flight Training Deal

The US Army has selected M1 Support Services for its Flight School Next program under a contract that could be worth as much as $10 billion, marking a shift...

August 17, 2026
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India Launches Bidding for 60 Multi-Role Military Airlifters

India has launched a major procurement effort for 60 Multi-Role Transport Aircraft (MTA), with New Delhi issuing an RFP for a program estimated at approximately 1 trillion rupees ($10.4...

August 16, 2026
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Astra Mk-I Exports Face Integration Challenges With Foreign Fighters

India’s Astra Mk-I BVRAAM has emerged as a significant milestone in the country’s indigenous aerospace and defense development. Already operational with the Indian Air Force, the missile has demonstrated...