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May 29, 2026
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TransBharat Aviation Becomes Launch Customer for Bell 407GXi in India

Bell Textron has announced the sale of the first Bell 407GXi helicopter in India to TransBharat Aviation Private Limited, one of the country’s longest-serving non-scheduled helicopter operators. Established in...

May 28, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Cubic Secures Polish Contract for Battlefield Data Link Suite

Raytheon has teamed up with Cubic Secure Communications to deliver Common Data Link (CDL) systems for Poland. The CDL network combines airborne and ground-based data terminals with support equipment,...

May 28, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Canadian ITPS Expands Fleet with M-346 Advanced Trainer Aircraft

International Test Pilot School has placed an order for M-346T advanced jet trainers from Leonardo after conducting an airborne evaluation of the aircraft at Ottawa International Airport in October...

May 28, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

India’s Zorawar Tank Enhances Stealth with Active Thermal Management System

India’s indigenous Zorawar Light Tank is expected to be equipped with an advanced Adaptive Thermal Camouflage System aimed at significantly reducing its infrared signature and improving survivability against modern...

May 26, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

USMC Orders Additional MRZR Alpha Tactical Vehicles With 5kW Power Variant

The US Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a new contract for additional MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles (ULTVs), marking the first procurement of the platform’s...

May 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Canberra plans retirement of Spartan transports as RAAF shifts toward long-range capabilities

Australia has decided to retire its fleet of Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft and replace them with commercial airframes under the country’s updated defense strategy. Announced in April,...

May 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Greece considers C-390 as Embraer expands European sustainment network

Embraer has signed an agreement with Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) to explore establishing local maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. The...

May 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Royal Thai Air Force to operate additional Airbus C295 tactical airlifters

Thailand is set to expand its fleet of Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft to five platforms after placing an order for two additional aircraft. The Royal Thai Army has...

May 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

DMRL works on next-generation tank protection for Future Ready Combat Vehicle

India’s Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) programme is set to receive a major leap in battlefield survivability as the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) confirmed work on advanced next-generation...

May 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Punjab Police Receives Indigenous G72 Submachine Guns From SSS Defence

In another sign of growing confidence in India’s indigenous defence industry, Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has completed a fresh delivery of its advanced G72 submachine guns to the Punjab Police...