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June 13, 2026
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Tejas Mk1A May Emerge as India’s First Fighter Capable of Controlling Combat Drones

Although the Tejas Mk1A is widely recognized for upgrades such as its AESA radar, advanced electronic warfare suite, improved maintainability, and beyond-visual-range combat capabilities, its most transformative future role...

June 9, 2026
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Airbus Transforms the H145 Into an AI-Enabled Uncrewed Aerial Platform

The H145 helicopter has been converted by Airbus into the U145, an autonomous aircraft designed around AI-driven operations, sensor integration, and advanced autonomy for complex missions. With a maximum...

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...