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September 6, 2026
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HAL Set to Receive Three GE F404 Engines in India This Week

Following GE Aerospace’s confirmation that three F404-IN20 engines were shipped to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in August, the engines are now expected to arrive in India this week. The...

September 5, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

GE to Supply 20 More F404 Engines to HAL for Tejas Mk1A Programme

GE Aerospace has confirmed that three additional F404 engines were shipped to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in August. The company, which has established a dedicated production line to fulfil...

September 4, 2026
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Indian Navy Explores ‘Flying Torpedo’ With Glide Capability

An air-launched, rocket-assisted torpedo capable of gliding through the air before diving beneath the waves is at the heart of the Indian Navy’s latest effort to counter underwater threats...

September 4, 2026
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L3Harris Produces First Viper Shield EW Systems for Global F-16 Fleet

L3Harris Technologies has completed the initial F-16 Viper Shield electronic warfare suites as it expands full-rate manufacturing to fulfill an order for 233 systems for eight allied nations. The...

September 3, 2026
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US Army Demonstrates Black Hawk Launch of Altius Strike Drones

The US Army is exploring new capabilities for the H-60M Black Hawk by integrating next-generation unmanned systems. According to footage released by Anduril Industries, the helicopter launched several Altius-700M...

September 1, 2026
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Mergers & JV

India Weighs Participation in Rival FCAS and GCAP Sixth-Generation Fighter Programs

Days after taking steps toward joining the French-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth-generation fighter program, India has entered discussions with its rival, the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP),...

September 1, 2026
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MH-139 Grey Wolf Achieves IOC as US Air Force Retires UH-1N Huey Role

The US Air Force (USAF) has announced that the MH-139A Grey Wolf has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC), marking a major step in the service’s transition from the Vietnam-era...

August 31, 2026
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Turkey Conducts First Flight of Production-Standard Hürjet Trainer

Turkey has conducted the maiden flight of the first production-standard Hürjet advanced jet trainer, marking an important transition for the program from prototype testing toward serial manufacturing. Following final...

August 31, 2026
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Swedish-Brazilian Gripen F Two-Seat Fighter Completes First Flight

Saab’s Gripen F multirole fighter, jointly developed with Brazil, has successfully completed its maiden flight from the company’s airfield in Linköping, Sweden. The inaugural sortie was conducted under the...

August 31, 2026
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L3Harris Begins Morocco’s C-130 Modernization With First Aircraft

L3Harris has completed the initial inspection of the first Royal Moroccan Air Force C-130 aircraft under a modernization program designed to extend the fleet’s operational service life. The aircraft...