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May 17, 2026
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Mergers & JV

BEL and CSIR-CSIO Partner to Build Indigenous Pilot Display System for Hawk Mk132

Providing a major boost to India’s self-reliance drive in defence aviation, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation and Bharat Electronics Limited have entered into a project agreement to develop an indigenous...

May 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

HAL Anticipates Major Boost in Tejas Mk1A Production With Incoming GE F404 Engines

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has indicated that engine supplies for the HAL Tejas Mk1A fighter program are likely to improve substantially in the months ahead. Speaking during the company’s...

May 15, 2026
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R&D

Israel Awards Contract for External Fuel Tanks to Boost F-35I Range

Israel has signed a $34-million agreement with Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone for the development of external fuel tanks intended for the Israeli Air Force’s F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters. The...

May 15, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany Begins NH90 Sea Tiger Integration on F124-Class Frigates

The German defense procurement authority has contracted Turbo-Technik to support the integration of the NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter onto the Navy’s F124-class frigates. Under the agreement, the company will...

May 15, 2026
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Peru Expands Tactical Airlift Fleet With Additional C-27J Spartan

Peru has ordered another C-27J Spartan transport aircraft as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen tactical airlift operations supporting disaster response, medical evacuation, and connectivity to remote regions. The...

May 14, 2026
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R&D

First India-Assembled Airbus C-295 Transport Aircraft Approaches Rollout

The first India-assembled Airbus C-295 aircraft appears to be approaching rollout at the Tata-Airbus military transport production facility in Gujarat, signaling a major milestone for the country’s aerospace manufacturing...

May 12, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Turkey Signs Deal for First 20 KAAN Stealth Fighters

Turkish Aerospace Industries has secured a contract from Turkey for the delivery of the first 20 indigenous KAAN stealth fighter aircraft. Reports from Turkish media outlet ULU Savunma indicate...

May 9, 2026
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R&D

Godrej Aerospace Gains Momentum in AMCA Engine Race as Gas Turbine Research Establishment Expands Industry Partnerships

Godrej Aerospace is increasingly emerging as a leading industrial candidate for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine program as the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) moves forward with...

United States Department of State Clears $540M Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Support Deal for Canada

The United States Department of State has cleared a possible $540-million foreign military sale to support Canada’s fleet of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III airlifters. The proposed package includes maintenance...

May 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Approves Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopter Deal for Philippines

The Philippines is set to acquire Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters under a $150-million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department. The proposed package covers Bell...