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April 2, 2026
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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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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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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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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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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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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...

March 30, 2026
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US Clears $356 Million Communication Systems Deal for South Korea and Belgium

The US State Department has authorized communications equipment sales exceeding $350 million to South Korea and Belgium, reflecting a drive to enhance secure battlefield networks among strategic partners. South...

March 30, 2026
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India Airlifts HAL Dornier 228 to Guyana Using IAF C-17 to Enhance Connectivity

An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster strategically transported a HAL-manufactured Dornier 228 (H-228) aircraft to Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana, marking a major step in boosting the...

March 28, 2026
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GTRE Concludes EOI Process for Indigenous 120 kN Aero Engine Development Partner

GTRE, a key DRDO facility based in Bengaluru, has completed the EOI phase for selecting a Development-cum-Production Partner for the Indigenous Advanced High Thrust Class Aero Engine (AHTCE) initiative....