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May 15, 2026
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Peru Expands Tactical Airlift Fleet With Additional C-27J Spartan

Peru has ordered another C-27J Spartan transport aircraft as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen tactical airlift operations supporting disaster response, medical evacuation, and connectivity to remote regions. The...

May 14, 2026
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First India-Assembled Airbus C-295 Transport Aircraft Approaches Rollout

The first India-assembled Airbus C-295 aircraft appears to be approaching rollout at the Tata-Airbus military transport production facility in Gujarat, signaling a major milestone for the country’s aerospace manufacturing...

May 12, 2026
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Turkey Signs Deal for First 20 KAAN Stealth Fighters

Turkish Aerospace Industries has secured a contract from Turkey for the delivery of the first 20 indigenous KAAN stealth fighter aircraft. Reports from Turkish media outlet ULU Savunma indicate...

May 9, 2026
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Godrej Aerospace Gains Momentum in AMCA Engine Race as Gas Turbine Research Establishment Expands Industry Partnerships

Godrej Aerospace is increasingly emerging as a leading industrial candidate for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine program as the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) moves forward with...

United States Department of State Clears $540M Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Support Deal for Canada

The United States Department of State has cleared a possible $540-million foreign military sale to support Canada’s fleet of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III airlifters. The proposed package includes maintenance...

May 6, 2026
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US Approves Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopter Deal for Philippines

The Philippines is set to acquire Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters under a $150-million foreign military sale approved by the US State Department. The proposed package covers Bell...

May 4, 2026
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Saab Hands Over New JAS 39 Gripen Fighter Jets to Hungary

Saab has delivered the first two JAS 39 Gripen C fighter aircraft to Hungary as part of a four-jet order signed in 2024. The aircraft will be based at...

May 4, 2026
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France Accelerates Missile Production Following Middle East Deployments

France has moved to speed up missile manufacturing after military operations in the Middle East exposed weaknesses in its ammunition stockpiles, Gen. Jérôme Bellanger revealed. The issue surfaced during...

May 4, 2026
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Romania Clears $1B Deal for Airbus H225M Caracal Helicopters

Romania’s parliament has cleared the purchase of 12 Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters under an 852-million-euro ($999.57-million) procurement program. The new aircraft are intended to replace part...

May 4, 2026
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United States Department of State Clears APKWS Sales to Israel, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates

The United States Department of State has cleared three foreign military sales packages for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System involving Israel, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Under...