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July 21, 2026
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Canada takes observer role in GCAP fighter effort

Canada has become the first observer country to join the Global Combat Air Programme, a multinational effort led by Britain, Italy, and Japan to develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft...

July 21, 2026
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Moog clears certification milestone for H-60 upgrade

General Atomics and Kongsberg have advanced the integration of the Joint Strike Missile with the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft after completing two major engineering design reviews. The successful completion of...

July 8, 2026
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Saab GlobalEye Chosen for NATO ISR Mission

NATO has selected Saab’s GlobalEye to become its future airborne surveillance platform, replacing older aircraft with a far more advanced intelligence and command system. Equipped with powerful long-range radar...

July 7, 2026
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Portugal Adds Surplus Black Hawks to Inventory

Portugal is rebuilding its Army aviation capability through the acquisition and modernization of refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters obtained from US military inventories. The aircraft will undergo extensive upgrades,...

July 6, 2026
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New blended-wing UAV offers 950-km endurance

Quantum Cyber has introduced the PHANTOM-950, a long-endurance unmanned aerial platform specifically designed for operations inside contested airspace. Its blended-wing stealth configuration minimizes radar visibility while a multi-stage propulsion...

July 6, 2026
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GCAP fighter program awards $6B to Edgewing

Edgewing has secured a multi-billion-pound contract to continue development of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the ambitious sixth-generation fighter initiative jointly led by the United Kingdom, Italy, and...

July 5, 2026
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Eurofighter Typhoon: Inside Europe’s Multirole Fighter

Indonesia is planning to increase its purchase of India’s BrahMos missile system as part of efforts to strengthen coastal defence. Discussions are expected during high-level visits between both countries....

July 5, 2026
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DRDO Develops Atomic Gyroscope for Navigation

DRDO is working on an advanced Atomic Co-Magnetometer Gyroscope, a next-generation navigation technology based on quantum physics. This system is designed to measure movement and rotation with extreme accuracy,...

July 5, 2026
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AI Could Power India’s AMCA and Ghatak Programs

India is increasingly focusing on autonomous AI systems for future warfare, especially in drone operations and air combat support. While aircraft like AMCA and Tejas receive attention, the real...

July 4, 2026
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India-France Back AMCA MkII Combat Cloud Plan

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a European multirole fighter designed for both air combat and ground attack missions. It was developed by the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain to replace...