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May 25, 2026
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Embraer discusses local C-390 maintenance

Greece and Embraer are exploring a partnership to develop in-country support capabilities for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. If implemented, the arrangement would enable local maintenance and sustainment...

May 25, 2026
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Airbus to deliver C295 transports to Thailand

Airbus has secured another C295 order from Thailand as the country continues strengthening its tactical airlift and transport capability. The medium-range twin-turboprop aircraft is designed for cargo transport, troop...

May 24, 2026
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MiG-35 Fighter Designed for Modern Combat

The MiG-35 is Russia’s latest multirole fighter derived from the MiG-29 family, designed to deliver modern combat performance without the cost and complexity of stealth aircraft. Equipped with upgraded...

May 23, 2026
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Poland’s First F-35 Jets Set for Induction

The United States has started delivering F-35 fighter jets to Poland as part of Warsaw’s effort to modernize its armed forces and bolster regional security. Poland ordered 32 F-35s...

May 20, 2026
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Spain to host new Airbus A330 facility

Airbus Defence and Space will establish a new A330 MRTT aircraft conversion hub in Seville, Spain, aimed at increasing military tanker production and support capabilities. The facility will convert...

May 20, 2026
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Autonomous pilot added to LUCAS UAV

Shield AI has partnered with the US government to integrate its Hivemind autonomous software into the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat System (LUCAS). The software provides autonomous navigation, swarm coordination, and...

May 18, 2026
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US Army boosts hypersonic tests using modified Global Hawk

Northrop Grumman has secured a $325 million contract from the US Army to advance the RangeHawk hypersonic testing drone program. Based on the RQ-4 Global Hawk platform, the unmanned...

May 18, 2026
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UK picks four firms for Apache wingman drones

Britain has launched a new phase of Project NYX by selecting four defense firms to design drone wingmen for Apache attack helicopters. The project focuses on developing autonomous unmanned...

May 17, 2026
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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...

May 17, 2026
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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...