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April 7, 2026
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New Product Launches

IAF Begins Program to Convert 100–120 kg Bombs into Precision Long-Range Weapons

India’s push to enhance its aerial strike capabilities continues under the ADITI initiative, with the Indian Air Force (IAF) launching a new challenge to convert 100–120 kg class bombs...

April 4, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

India unveils a $7 billion initiative to co-develop next-gen AMCA engines

India’s Ministry of Defence is set to invest approximately $7 billion in the co-development of a sixth-generation jet engine for the AMCA Mk-2, signaling a major push toward advanced...

April 3, 2026
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Mergers & JV

GCAP Grants First Joint Contract to Edgewing for Next-Generation Fighter Development

The GCAP governing body has awarded its first multinational contract to Edgewing, a joint industrial entity created by Italy, the UK, and Japan to lead the development of a...

April 2, 2026
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R&D

UK and France Initiate Joint Program for Next-Generation Meteor Missile Replacement

The UK and France have formalized a memorandum of understanding to begin work on a potential successor to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. The year-long study will evaluate future...

April 2, 2026
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R&D

Stratasys Enters Pentagon Initiative to Boost Adoption of 3D Printing Technologies

Stratasys is set to participate in a US Department of Defense program designed to broaden the use of additive manufacturing within military systems. The company will contribute to the...

April 1, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

US Clears $3.16 Billion Deal to Supply Classified AIM-260 Missiles to Australia

In a major step toward strengthening allied air combat capabilities, the US Congress has approved a $3.16 billion deal to supply Australia with up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced...

April 1, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Pratt & Whitney Secures $3.8 Billion Contract for Additional F-35 Engines

Pratt & Whitney has secured a $3.8 billion contract from the US Department of Defense to manufacture F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II, reinforcing its role in supporting...

March 31, 2026
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R&D

AIM-260 JATM Set to Define Future US Air Superiority

As air combat evolves toward longer ranges and more contested environments, the need for advanced air-to-air weapons has become critical. The AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) is the...

March 31, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Indonesia Procures Pilatus PC-24 Jets, Eyes PC-21 Trainer Acquisition

Swiss aerospace firm Pilatus has been awarded a contract to deliver 12 PC-24 twin-engine aircraft to Indonesia, where they will be used by the air force for pilot training...

March 31, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

L3Harris and Airbus Win $1B Contracts to Support Canada’s CC-330 Fleet

Airbus and L3Harris Technologies have secured contracts totaling 1.5 billion Canadian dollars ($1.07 billion) to ensure the operational readiness of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CC-330 Husky tanker and...