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June 2, 2026
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Britain Expands Martlet Missile Stockpiles With New Order to Boost Counter-Drone Capability

Britain has signed a £36 million ($48 million) contract with Thales for the procurement of hundreds of additional Martlet missiles, expanding stockpiles to support ongoing air-defense operations and counter-drone...

June 1, 2026
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F-22 Raptor: The Stealth Fighter That Defines US Air Superiority

Before an enemy can react, the battle may already be lost. A fleeting radar contact appears, disappears, and moments later the threat has been neutralized. This ability to operate...

June 1, 2026
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Data Patterns Developing AMCA Glass Cockpit and Tejas Mk2-Based Mission Systems

Data Patterns (India) Limited has disclosed that it is developing the glass cockpit system for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and supplying the mission management system for the...

May 31, 2026
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MiG-29UPG Fleet Receives Indigenous Upgrades and New Weapons Ahead of Tejas Mk2 Era

India’s MiG-29UPG fleet is undergoing a comprehensive modernization effort designed to ensure the aircraft remains a viable frontline asset well into the next decade. As the Indian Air Force...

May 31, 2026
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Dassault Pitches Falcon 10X as Alternative Platform for India’s ISTAR Aircraft Program

India’s ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) aircraft project has moved into a decisive acquisition phase after the Defence Acquisition Council cleared the purchase of three dedicated platforms...

May 31, 2026
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Russia Offers Deeper Technology Access as India Assesses Su-57 Production Options

Russia’s successful first flight of the twin-seat Su-57D stealth fighter has sparked fresh speculation about India’s potential role in the aircraft’s export and development roadmap. Designed as the first...

May 30, 2026
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AMCA Designed for Future Variable-Cycle Engine Upgrades in Push Toward Sixth-Gen Capability

India is reportedly future-proofing its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program through a propulsion architecture designed to support next-generation engine technologies well beyond the aircraft’s initial operational life. Sources...

May 30, 2026
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HAL Expands Private Sector Role in Prachand Production Following Major LCH Order

HAL has initiated a new outsourcing effort for the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand through a limited tender for precision-machined components, underscoring the company’s drive to expand manufacturing throughput...

May 29, 2026
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IAF Expands Tejas Trainer Fleet to Prepare Pilots for Future Air Combat

The Indian Air Force’s decision to procure additional Tejas twin-seat trainer aircraft is reportedly driven by the introduction of an advanced pilot training framework known as LOHAR (Lead-in Fighter...

May 29, 2026
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Bell Secures India’s First Bell 407GXi Order From TransBharat Aviation

Bell Textron has secured an order for India’s first Bell 407GXi helicopter from TransBharat Aviation Private Limited, marking another milestone in the long-standing partnership between the two companies. Since...