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October 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Australia gets loitering munition partnership from Shield AI

The partnership between Shield AI and Innovaero Technologies is aimed at adding advanced autonomous capabilities to Australia’s OWL series of one-way loitering munitions. The companies have signed an MoU...

October 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Taiwan receives first US-built F-16V Block 70 fighters

Taiwan has begun receiving its next-generation F-16V Block 70 fleet, with the first two aircraft arriving at Chihhang Air Base as part of the country’s effort to reinforce air...

October 5, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Spanish Army marks 100th Dragón 8×8 delivery milestone

Spain’s Dragón 8×8 modernization effort has reached its 100th vehicle, with TESS Defence handing over another platform to the Spanish Army. The program, which began taking shape in 2019,...

October 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

First US-built F-35s delivered to Finland

Two Finnish F-35A Lightning II fighters have formally entered Finland, marking a major step in the country’s transition from the F/A-18 Hornet to the fifth-generation platform. The aircraft were...

October 5, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Pentagon awards Metallus $995M military steel contract

Metallus is set to become a major supplier of specialty steel to the US military under a Defense Logistics Agency agreement worth as much as $995 million. The long-term...

October 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Argentina receives six additional F-16 fighters from Denmark

The Argentine Air Force has doubled the size of its F-16 fleet through the arrival of a second six-aircraft shipment from Denmark. The transfer forms part of the $300-million...

Thales to supply Ireland with five Ground Master radars

Ireland is expanding its air surveillance capabilities through a French procurement arrangement covering five Thales Ground Master radars. The order includes four GM400α systems and one GM200 Multi-Mission All-in-one...

October 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Two new Navy ships to boost undersea warfare testing

The planned induction of INS Samarthak and INS Mangrol represents another step in India’s effort to improve maritime surveillance, indigenous weapons testing and anti-submarine warfare. The development comes as...

October 4, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Omnilight photonic chip to support DRDO’s future radar networks

DRDO is seeking Indian industry participation in the development of an Omnilight Photonic Integrated Circuit, a microwave-photonics transceiver technology designed for next-generation radar systems. The project would replace conventional...

October 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

₹87,150 Cr bid could expand Lockheed manufacturing in India

Lockheed Martin is offering to deepen its industrial footprint in India if its bid wins the Indian Air Force’s 60-aircraft medium transport programme, estimated at roughly ₹87,150 crore. The...