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May 17, 2026
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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...

May 15, 2026
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F-35I gains range via external tanks

Israel is expanding the operational reach of its F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters through a new contract for external fuel tank development by Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone. The effort is...

May 15, 2026
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NH90 Sea Tiger to equip German frigates

Germany is preparing its F124 frigates for the introduction of the NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, a next-generation naval platform designed for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions. The modernization effort...

May 15, 2026
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Peru expands C-27J transport fleet

Peru is expanding its tactical airlift fleet with another Leonardo C-27J Spartan aircraft to support disaster response, medical evacuation, and operations in remote areas. The new “Next Generation” variant...

May 14, 2026
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Locally built C-295 set for debut in India

India is approaching a major aerospace milestone as the first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 transport aircraft nears rollout from the Tata-Airbus facility in Gujarat. The project is part of...

May 12, 2026
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KAAN fighter jet enters production phase

Turkey has officially ordered its first 20 KAAN stealth fighters from Turkish Aerospace Industries, marking a major milestone in the country’s indigenous combat aircraft program. Designed as a fifth-generation...

May 9, 2026
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AMCA engine program gains Safran support

Godrej Aerospace is emerging as a major contender in India’s AMCA fighter engine program as GTRE prepares for co-development of the next-generation AHTCE turbofan engine with France’s Safran. The...

May 7, 2026
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Canada gets approval for C-17 sustainment

The United States has approved a $540-million sustainment package for Canada’s C-17 Globemaster III transport fleet. The agreement includes maintenance support, spare parts, repair services, and logistics systems to...

May 6, 2026
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Philippines cleared for Jet Ranger X deal

The United States has approved the sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the Philippines to strengthen pilot training and rotary-wing operations. The $150-million package includes aircraft,...

May 5, 2026
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US Army boosts threat detection program

Northrop Grumman is advancing its Improved Threat Detection System for the US Army to enhance aircraft survivability in modern combat environments. Using the ATHENA multispectral sensor, the system provides...