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March 19, 2026
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F-35 Program Gains Czech Industry Partners

The Czech Republic is preparing to receive advanced F-35 Lightning II jets from Lockheed Martin. Along with the purchase, local companies will be involved in production and support, creating...

March 19, 2026
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NH90 Explained: Europe’s Utility Helicopter

The NH90 is one of the most versatile military helicopters today. Built by NHIndustries, it can carry troops, fight submarines, rescue people, and transport cargo. With advanced digital controls...

March 18, 2026
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USAF U-2 Gets Modern Electronic Warfare Suite

The iconic spy plane U-2 Dragon Lady is getting smarter and safer. BAE Systems is upgrading its electronic systems so it can better detect threats and protect itself. Even...

March 18, 2026
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WB Group Tie-Up Strengthens Defense Presence

A Swedish startup, Nordic Air Defence, is working with Polish companies WB Group and Tantalit to stop drone attacks. Their K100XR interceptor drone is fast, lightweight, and designed to...

March 18, 2026
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India Boosts Local Loitering Munition Efforts

Two Indian companies, Ananth Technologies Private Limited and EndureAir Systems Private Limited, are teaming up to develop advanced drones for the military. These drones will be made in India...

March 18, 2026
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NAL, Solar Defence Advance UAV Weapon Program

India is building a powerful “kamikaze drone” for future warfare. Developed by National Aerospace Laboratories and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, this drone can fly up to 900 km...

March 18, 2026
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India Extends IL-76 Fleet Service Life

India is working hard to keep its heavy transport aircraft flying. The Ilyushin Il-76 fleet is getting older, and spare parts are harder to find due to global issues...

March 18, 2026
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Baltic Air Defense Boost With New JV

Germany and Latvia are working together to improve air defense systems. Diehl Defence will help set up a service center in Latvia to maintain and support advanced missile defense...

March 18, 2026
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F-35A Fleet in Japan Gets Joint Strike Missiles

Japan is strengthening its air power with advanced missiles! The F-35A Lightning II can now carry new Joint Strike Missiles from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. These missiles can hit...

March 18, 2026
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Mission Software Upgrade Planned for P-8 Fleet

South Korea’s surveillance aircraft are becoming smarter and more powerful. Boeing is upgrading the P-8A Poseidon with new software that improves performance and adds better submarine tracking. It will...