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September 19, 2026
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US delivers two additional Bell 412EPX helicopters

Two additional Bell 412EPX helicopters have been handed over by the United States to the Philippine Air Force, marking the second delivery under Manila’s eight-aircraft Additional Utility Helicopter Project....

Pantsir-S1M proposed as India’s anti-drone shield

India is reportedly examining Russia’s proposal to supply Pantsir S1M systems as a mobile “bodyguard” for S-400 batteries. The possible acquisition of around 13 systems is intended to address...

September 19, 2026
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Tejas Mk2 ground run targeted for March 2027

The TEJAS MK-2 program has reached a major development milestone, with HAL completing assembly of the complete prototype airframe. The first ground run is scheduled for March 2027, followed...

September 18, 2026
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Nigeria-bound Viper helicopter build starts at Bell

Bell Textron has initiated production of the AH-1Z Viper fleet ordered for Nigeria through a US Foreign Military Sales programme. The start of manufacturing was marked by a ceremony...

Washington clears $24.3B deal for Saudi F-35 jets

Washington has cleared a potential sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II aircraft to Saudi Arabia under a proposed package worth up to $24.3 billion. The approval covers conventional-takeoff F-35...

September 18, 2026
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Lockheed, US sign deal to accelerate AIM-260 output

The Pentagon has established a new production framework with Lockheed Martin to support expansion of manufacturing for the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile. The JATM is a classified next-generation...

September 18, 2026
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TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile moves toward production

The Italian Navy has completed a validation test of MBDA’s TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile, marking another step toward qualification and the beginning of production deliveries. The approximately 20-minute piloted...

Lithuania to invest $13.7M in CAESAR maintenance center

Lithuania is establishing a local maintenance centre for its CAESAR artillery fleet through a 12-million-euro ($13.7 million) investment. The facility will specialise in the repair of critical electronic and...

September 17, 2026
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US Navy clears Boeing to build operational Stingray tankers

Boeing has received a $562 million US Navy contract to enter low-rate initial production of the MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based unmanned tanker. The award moves the programme beyond its development...

September 17, 2026
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New Aitech computers boost deployed military systems

Aitech has launched the C165 rugged single-board computer as an upgrade solution for military platforms operating in airborne, terrestrial and maritime environments. The SBC is designed to replace or...