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Japan considers Type 88 missile exports to PH

Japan is moving closer to supplying the Philippines with its Type 88 anti-ship missile system following Manila’s interest in enhancing coastal defense capabilities. The missile, currently being phased out...

GE F404 deliveries to aid Tejas program

HAL has indicated that the long-standing engine supply challenges affecting the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft program may soon ease, with GE Aerospace expected to deliver more F404-IN20 engines over...

Next-gen TEJAS drone revealed by Aryavart

Aryavart Technologies has unveiled the TEJAS STOL unmanned aerial vehicle, a new indigenous platform designed for tactical military operations and long-range surveillance missions. The UAV has been developed to...

May 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Indigenous display system planned for Hawk

India’s indigenous defence aviation sector has received a major boost with CSIR-CSIO and Bharat Electronics Limited signing an agreement to jointly develop a domestically produced Pilot Display Unit for...

Tejas Mk1A deliveries may speed up

The induction schedule for the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft may be pushed beyond June due to ongoing discussions regarding the aircraft’s operational readiness, according to defence sources. The Indian...

4,000 US troop deployment canceled

Washington has canceled the planned deployment of approximately 4,000 American soldiers to Poland as part of ongoing changes to US military positioning in Europe. The decision followed the Pentagon’s...

Carrier Gerald Ford completes 326-day mission

After nearly a year-long deployment, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has returned home to Norfolk, Virginia. The mission lasted 326 days, making it the longest deployment undertaken...

May 16, 2026
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