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Autonomous pilot added to LUCAS UAV

Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy platform will be integrated into the Pentagon’s LUCAS loitering munition under a new US partnership focused on advanced drone warfare capabilities. The AI-powered system enables...

May 20, 2026
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Spain to host new Airbus A330 facility

Airbus has announced plans to build a new A330 MRTT conversion center in Seville as part of efforts to expand military aircraft production capacity. The facility will retrofit civilian...

May 19, 2026
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Germany orders more missiles for F-35 fleet

Germany has signed a 3.5-billion-krone ($380-million) agreement with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for additional Joint Strike Missiles to equip its future fleet of 35 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets....

US clears $4.2B helicopter deal for Korea

The United States has approved military helicopter sales and upgrade packages worth more than $4 billion for South Korea as Seoul continues to modernize its armed forces against North...

May 19, 2026
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V2X wins Navy KC-130J upgrade contract

V2X has received a US Navy contract to upgrade survivability systems on Marine Corps KC-130J tanker and transport aircraft through the integration of the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM)...

US clears missile sale for Belgium F-35s

Belgium is moving to strengthen the combat capability of its F-35 fighter fleet following US approval for a potential $236-million sale of AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles. The package includes...

US approves Apache support deal for India

Washington has cleared military support deals worth more than $428 million for India’s Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 ultra-light howitzers. The agreements include logistics support, engineering services, training, repairs,...

May 18, 2026
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US Army Advances RangeHawk Drone for Hypersonic Test Operations

The US Army has selected Northrop Grumman to develop the RangeHawk prototype, a modified RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft intended to enhance the efficiency and frequency of hypersonic weapons...

May 18, 2026
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UK Shortlists Four Companies for Apache Drone Wingman Initiative

The UK Ministry of Defence has selected four companies to continue developing drone concepts intended to serve as autonomous wingmen for the British Army’s AH-64E Apache helicopter fleet under...

May 17, 2026
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IAF Open to Inducting Tejas Mk1A Despite Partial EW Automation Delays

Deliveries of the indigenous HAL Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft could be delayed beyond June as discussions continue between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the Indian Air Force, and the Ministry of...