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June 29, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Wins $74M F-35 Block 4 Integration Contract for UK and Italy

Lockheed Martin has received a $74.2 million contract modification from the US Navy to incorporate UK- and Italy-specific weapon capabilities into the F-35A and F-35B under the Block 4...

June 28, 2026
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Russia Offers India Licensed Su-57E Production With Indigenous Systems Integration

India and Russia are reportedly in the advanced stages of negotiations for the procurement and licensed production of the Su-57E stealth fighter, with Moscow proposing a comprehensive package that...

June 27, 2026
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IAF Pushes for 40–60% Indigenous Content in India-Built Rafale F4 Fighters

The Indian Air Force has outlined an ambitious localization roadmap for its proposed acquisition of 96 Rafale fighter jets, requiring a minimum of 40% indigenous content in the first...

June 26, 2026
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US Approves $250M F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler Training Package for Australia

The US State Department has authorized a potential Foreign Military Sale worth $250 million to Australia to provide training and support for its F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler...

June 25, 2026
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Hungary Completes Gripen Fleet Expansion With Final Saab Deliveries

Hungary has completed its procurement of additional Gripen fighter aircraft after receiving the final two JAS 39 Gripen C jets from Saab under a contract signed in 2024. The...

June 25, 2026
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Belgium Takes Delivery of First Airbus H145M Military Helicopter

Belgium has taken delivery of its first H145M military helicopter from Airbus as part of a broader effort to modernize its armed forces and security capabilities. The helicopter is...

June 23, 2026
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Canada Advances Pilot Training Modernization With Initial H135 Arrival

The first Airbus H135 helicopter destined for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program has been delivered, marking a significant step in the modernization of Royal Canadian Air Force pilot...

June 22, 2026
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Leonardo Secures UK Deal for Essential Military Aviation Consumables

Leonardo UK has secured a 27-million-pound ($36-million) contract from the UK’s defense procurement agency to deliver critical consumable aircraft parts for the country’s military aviation fleets. The three-year deal...

June 21, 2026
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US Evaluates Japan’s Advanced US-2 Seaplane for Maritime and Island Operations

Japan’s ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft has attracted growing interest from the US military, which has incorporated the platform into joint training activities focused on strengthening maritime search-and-rescue missions and...

June 20, 2026
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Engine Replacement on Tejas Mk1A Could Trigger Major Redevelopment Effort, Expert Says

A former HAL engine division engineer has cautioned that replacing the General Electric F404-IN20 engine in the Tejas Mk1A would be a highly complex undertaking rather than a simple...