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March 31, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

AIM-260 JATM Emerges as America’s Next-Gen Air Combat Missile

Modern aerial warfare increasingly demands weapons that can engage farther, react faster, and remain effective in heavily contested environments. The AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) represents the United...

March 31, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indonesia Acquires PC-24 Aircraft, Evaluates PC-21 Trainers from Pilatus

Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland has secured a contract to supply 12 PC-24 twin-engine light jets to the Indonesian Air Force, marking a significant step in enhancing its aviation training...

March 31, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Canada Awards $1B Support Contracts to L3Harris, Airbus for CC-330 Husky

L3Harris Technologies and Airbus have been awarded contracts worth a combined 1.5 billion Canadian dollars ($1.07 billion) to support and sustain the Royal Canadian Air Force’s new CC-330 Husky...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Washington Greenlights $356M Defence Communications Sale to South Korea, Belgium

The US State Department has approved over $350 million in communications equipment sales to South Korea and Belgium, highlighting efforts to strengthen secure battlefield connectivity among key allies. Washington...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

IAF C-17 Transports Dornier 228 to Guyana, Strengthening Regional Air Links

An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft touched down at Cheddi Jagan International Airport on Saturday, delivering a HAL-built Dornier 228 (H-228) to Guyana, marking a key...

March 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

GTRE Finalizes EOI for Collaboration on Indigenous 120 kN High-Thrust Engine Program

The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a premier DRDO laboratory in Bengaluru, has officially closed the submission window for its Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify a Development-cum-Production Partner...

March 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

IAF Invites Industry for Local Development of Rafale Support Equipment Under Self-Reliance Drive

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a major push toward self-reliance in sustaining its Rafale fleet by issuing an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the indigenous development of...

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Honeywell Invests $500M to Support Expansion of US Defense Capabilities

Honeywell Aerospace has unveiled a $500 million investment aimed at strengthening its role as a major supplier to the US Department of Defense. The funding will support the modernization...

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Advances Development of Airborne Laser Weapon for Rotary and Fixed-Wing Platforms

Israel is advancing the deployment of directed-energy capabilities into the aerial domain, with Elbit Systems developing high-powered laser (HPL) weapons for military aircraft under a newly awarded defense contract....

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Kicks Off Program for Drones Deployable from Helicopters

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a helicopter-launched drone program aimed at enhancing the operational reach and survivability of its rotary-wing assets. Known as Vaayu Baan (air arrow),...