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May 19, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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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R&D

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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R&D

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...

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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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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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...