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May 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Turkish Air Force to Receive Initial Batch of Indigenous KAAN Jets

Turkey has signed a contract with Turkish Aerospace Industries for the production of the first batch of 20 domestically developed KAAN stealth fighter jets. According to Turkish outlet ULU...

May 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Godrej Aerospace Emerges as Key Contender for India’s AHTCE Fighter Engine Program

Godrej Aerospace has emerged as one of the leading contenders for a major role in India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine development initiative as the Gas Turbine Research...

May 7, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Canada to Receive $540M Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Sustainment Package

The United States Department of State has approved a potential $540-million sustainment package for Canada’s fleet of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft. The proposed deal covers maintenance support...

May 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Washington Clears Jet Ranger X Helicopter Sale to Manila

The US State Department has cleared a $150-million foreign military sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the Philippines, aimed at strengthening Manila’s rotary-wing training and operational...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Hungary Receives Additional JAS 39 Gripen Combat Aircraft From Saab

Hungary has received two JAS 39 Gripen C supersonic fighter jets from Saab under a 2024 procurement agreement. The delivery marks the first batch of four aircraft ordered for...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

France Expands Missile Manufacturing as Operations Expose Ammunition Gaps

France is ramping up missile production after recent operations in the Middle East revealed gaps in the country’s ammunition reserves, according to Gen. Jérôme Bellanger. The shortage became evident...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Romanian Parliament Approves Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal Purchase

Romanian Parliament has approved the acquisition of 12 Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters in a deal valued at 852 million euros ($999.57 million). The helicopters will partially...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

United States Approves Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System Deals for Middle East Allies

The United States Department of State has approved three separate foreign military sales involving the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System for Israel, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Israel...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

MiG-29K Fleet to Receive Indigenous Uttam AESA Radar Upgrade

The Indian Navy has launched a major modernization effort for its MiG-29K carrier-based fighter fleet by replacing the aging Russian-origin Zhuk-ME mechanically scanned radar with the indigenous Uttam Mk2...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Advances Indigenous Aero-Engine Program as GTRE Floats HEI System EOI

India’s drive toward complete self-reliance in aero-engine technology has advanced significantly with the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) issuing an Expression of Interest (EoI) to identify an Indian industry...