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June 8, 2026
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US Clears Sale of JASSM-ER Long-Range Strike Missiles to Equip Denmark’s F-35 Fleet

Denmark is set to significantly expand the strike reach of its F-35 combat aircraft after the US State Department cleared a potential $842-million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended...

June 8, 2026
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China and Russia Advance Development of Next-Generation Heavy-Lift Helicopter

The joint Russian-Chinese Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter programme is moving closer to production as both countries continue work on a next-generation rotorcraft tailored for demanding missions in mountainous...

June 7, 2026
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Indigenous Helicopter Programs Drive HAL’s Ambition for 1,000-Aircraft Fleet Growth

India’s leading aerospace and defence manufacturer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is preparing to significantly expand the country’s indigenous helicopter fleet through an ambitious long-term production roadmap. Based on current...

June 6, 2026
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Combat Success in Operation Sindoor Drives India’s Push for Indigenous Rampage Missile Manufacturing

India is advancing plans for large-scale domestic production of the Israeli-developed Rampage air-launched precision strike missile after its extensive operational use by the Indian Air Force (IAF) during Operation...

US Clears $1.5 Billion Helicopter Deal for New Zealand

Washington has authorized a proposed $1.5 billion defense package for New Zealand that includes MH-60R helicopters and related military equipment, the US government announced on Friday. The US State...

June 5, 2026
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Brazil Eyes Acquisition of 20 Additional Swedish Gripen Fighters

Brazil plans to purchase 20 more Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets from Saab, increasing its planned fleet beyond the 36 aircraft already contracted. Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson said...

June 4, 2026
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Anduril, Elbit team for Army howitzer bid

Anduril Industries and Elbit Systems of America have joined forces to compete for the US Army’s Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization (SPH-M) program. Their proposed solution, the SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon,...

June 3, 2026
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US Clears C-130 Sustainment Package, Hinting at Future Vietnamese Hercules Acquisition

Vietnam could be moving closer to acquiring the C-130 Hercules after the US State Department cleared a $100 million military sales package focused on sustainment services and support systems...

June 3, 2026
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Leonardo to Deliver Two Additional C-27J Spartan Aircraft to Romania

Romania has signed a deal with Leonardo for the procurement of two new C-27J Spartan transport aircraft, increasing its fleet of the versatile airlifter to nine units. The acquisition...

June 3, 2026
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Saab Unveils First Twin-Seat Gripen F Fighter Developed With Brazil

The Gripen F, Saab’s new twin-seat fighter aircraft, has made its public debut, expanding the Gripen family with a platform optimized for both combat operations and pilot training. Jointly...