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April 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

L3Harris Tests Red Wolf Effects via Skyraider II

L3Harris Technologies has demonstrated the integration of its Red Wolf launched effects system with the Skyraider II International platform, focusing on compatibility between the aircraft and payload. The exercise...

April 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Wins $1.2B UK Contract for Helicopter Support

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Boeing Defence UK an £879 million ($1.2 billion) contract to provide maintenance and support for its Apache attack helicopters and Chinook transport...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

IMRH Helicopter to Use New Five-Blade Rotor, Departing from Dhruv Design

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is moving to a five-bladed articulated rotor system for its upcoming Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH), marking a clear shift from the hingeless rotor design used on...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Army Awards Sikorsky $65M Deal for Black Hawk Procurement Support

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division has secured a $65 million advanced procurement contract to support the production of 10 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the US Army. The contract covers...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

GE Aerospace Plans New Depot Facility for Tejas Fighter Jet Engines

The Indian Air Force has signed a contract with GE Aerospace to set up a dedicated staging facility for F404-IN20 engines powering the Tejas light combat aircraft. The facility...

April 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Textron to Deliver Support Services for US T-6 Texan II Fleet

Textron Aviation Defense has been awarded a contract worth over $150 million to provide program management and maintenance support for the US military’s T-6 Texan II training aircraft fleet....

April 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

HAL Develops AI and AR-Driven Inspection System for HTT-40 Engine Upkeep

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has launched a new DRISHTI challenge aimed at developing an AI- and Augmented Reality (AR)-enabled visual inspection system for the TPE331-12B engine used in the HTT-40...

April 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Indian Armed Forces Ramp Up Attack Helicopter Fleets with Faster Prachand Induction

India’s armed forces are progressively expanding their dedicated attack helicopter fleets as part of a wider modernization push, with a clear focus on improving battlefield mobility, precision strike capability,...

April 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

AI Enhancements Planned for HAL CATS Warrior Loyal Wingman

India’s Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior loyal wingman program is set for major upgrades in artificial intelligence and autonomy, as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) enhances its Manned-Unmanned Teaming...

April 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK Extends Babcock Contract for Light Aircraft Training by Four Years

Babcock International Group has secured a contract extension to continue its support of the Royal Air Force’s Light Aircraft Flying Task (LAFT) program. The renewed agreement will see the...