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March 28, 2026
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IAF Seeks EOI for Indigenous Rafale Ground Support Systems to Enhance Self-Reliance

In a significant step toward enhancing indigenous maintenance capabilities, the Indian Air Force has issued an EOI for the local development of ground support systems for its Rafale fighter...

March 27, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Honeywell Commits $500M to Strengthen US Defense Infrastructure

In a move to reinforce its defense manufacturing footprint, Honeywell Aerospace has committed $500 million to expand its support for the US Department of Defense. The investment, aligned with...

March 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Unveils Airborne Laser System for Helicopters and Fighter Aircraft

In a significant step toward airborne laser warfare, Israel has tasked Elbit Systems with developing high-powered laser weapons for use on military aircraft. The effort covers two variants—XCalibur for...

March 26, 2026
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India Initiates Helicopter-Launched Drone Development Program

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a new initiative to develop helicopter-deployed drones, aiming to extend the combat reach and improve the survivability of its rotary-wing platforms. Dubbed...

March 26, 2026
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New Product Launches

Brazil Reveals First Locally Manufactured Gripen E Fighter Aircraft

Brazil has unveiled its first domestically produced Gripen E combat aircraft at a formal event held at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility in São Paulo. Production within Brazil has been...

March 25, 2026
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South Korea Unveils Its First KF-21 Boramae Fighter Aircraft

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has unveiled the first serial production model of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-21 Boramae, signaling a key advancement in South Korea’s indigenous fighter...

March 24, 2026
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US Army Receives First Optionally Piloted Black Hawk Helicopter

An experimental UH-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk has been transferred to the US Army by Sikorsky and DARPA for advanced testing, representing a major step toward operational autonomy and...

March 24, 2026
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IAF to Equip Su-30MKI With DRDO’s Supersonic LRASSCM for Extended Strike Capability

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has advanced India’s indigenous strike capabilities with the clearance of the Long Range Air-to-Surface Supersonic Cruise Missile (LRASSCM), a system set to...

March 24, 2026
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Indian Army Eyes Helicopter-Based Anti-Drone System to Tackle Aerial Threats

Under Defence India Startup Challenge 14 (DISC 14), India has identified a critical weakness in Army Aviation and is seeking industry solutions for a helicopter-integrated anti-drone system. The initiative...

March 24, 2026
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DRDO Initiates Ground Trials of ‘Bhaumi’ Stand-Off Weapon for Su-30MKI

India is moving forward in boosting its long-range strike capabilities with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) initiating groundwork for trials of the “Bhaumi” (BHM) stand-off weapon, which...