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April 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Pentagon Partners with Stratasys to Scale Up Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

Stratasys has joined a US Department of Defense initiative focused on expanding the adoption of additive manufacturing across military platforms. The company will support the Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability...

April 1, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Washington Greenlights $3.16B Transfer of AIM-260 Missiles to Australia

The US Congress has cleared a potential $3.16 billion Foreign Military Sale to Australia for up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles (JATM), positioning Canberra as the likely...

April 1, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Pentagon Awards $3.8B Deal to Pratt & Whitney for Expanded F-35 Engine Production

The US Department of Defense has awarded Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business unit, a $3.8 billion contract for the production of F135 engines powering the F-35 Lightning II...

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...