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May 19, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US approves Apache support deal for India

The United States has approved two military support packages worth a combined $428.2 million for India’s Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 ultra-light howitzers. The Apache support package includes engineering,...

May 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Northrop Grumman to Develop RangeHawk Platform for US Hypersonic Trials

The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to develop the RangeHawk drone prototype, an upgraded version of the RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude unmanned aerial system aimed at...

May 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

British Army Advances Autonomous Wingman Drone Program for Apache Fleet

The UK Ministry of Defence has shortlisted four defense companies to develop autonomous drone concepts designed to operate alongside the British Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters under the Project...

May 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Tejas Mk1A Deliveries Could Begin With Limited Electronic Warfare Concessions

The delivery schedule for the HAL Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited may face further delays beyond June, according to a Business Standard report citing defence...

May 17, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

India Advances Indigenous Hawk Mk132 Cockpit Display Program Through BEL-CSIR Collaboration

In a significant advancement for India’s indigenous military aviation sector, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation and Bharat Electronics Limited have signed a project agreement to jointly develop an indigenous Pilot...

May 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Tejas Mk1A Engine Supply Situation Set to Improve as HAL Awaits Additional GE F404 Deliveries

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has stated that the supply situation for the GE F404-IN20 engines powering the HAL Tejas Mk1A fighter jet is expected to improve considerably in the...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New Fuel Tank Program to Expand Operational Reach of Israel’s F-35I Fleet

Israel has awarded a $34-million contract to Cyclone, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, to develop external fuel tanks for the Israeli Air Force’s F-35I “Adir” fighter aircraft in an...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Turbo-Technik to Modify German Frigates for NH90 Sea Tiger Operations

Germany’s federal defense procurement agency has awarded Turbo-Technik a contract to integrate the newly introduced NH90 Sea Tiger naval helicopter aboard the German Navy’s F124-class frigates. The agreement covers...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Peruvian Air Force Orders Fifth Leonardo C-27J Transport Aircraft

Peru has placed an order for an additional C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft as it continues expanding its airlift capabilities for disaster relief, medical evacuation, and operations in remote...

May 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India’s Indigenous Assembly of Airbus C-295 Aircraft Reaches Key Milestone

India’s first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 transport aircraft is reportedly nearing rollout from the Tata-Airbus production facility in Gujarat. Videos shared online recently revealed a nearly completed aircraft positioned...