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February 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Russia Inducts Modernized Su-57 Fighters Equipped with Advanced Weapons

Here are two professionally rephrased variants of the article-style content: Variant 1 Russia’s Ministry of Defense has taken delivery of a “large batch” of upgraded Su-57 fighter jets produced...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Saab Considers APKWS Rocket Integration on Gripen for Counter-Drone Role

Saab is assessing the integration of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) onto the JAS 39 Gripen fighter as a cost-effective solution for counter-drone operations. Driven by operational...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Curtiss-Wright Selected to Deliver Mission Computers for USAF C-17 Fleet

Boeing has entered into a partnership with Curtiss-Wright Corporation to supply next-generation mission computers for the US Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift fleet. The agreement supports the...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Eurofighter Typhoon Set for Performance Boost with Aerodynamic Upgrade Kit

Eurofighter, together with NATO’s Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA), has signed a contract to develop, test, and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter...

February 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

OCCAR backs Indra-led airborne electronic attack project with co-funding deal

The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has concluded a co-funding agreement on behalf of multiple European nations to advance the next development phase of the REACT II (Responsive...

February 7, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Babcock–Aselsan Collaboration Targets RAF Electronic Warfare Training Needs

UK-based Babcock International and Turkey’s Aselsan have agreed to jointly examine options to support the Royal Air Force’s future electronic warfare training requirements. The collaboration will focus on a...

February 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Finland’s F-35 Program Advances as Patria Launches F135 Engine Assembly

Patria has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to carry out the final assembly of the first F135 engines in Finland for the Finnish Air Force’s upcoming F-35...

February 6, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

South Korea’s Hanwha, KAI Team Up for Future Air and Unmanned Platforms

Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have reached an agreement to collaborate on future defence and aerospace programs. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul...

February 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

HC-130J Fleet Grows as USCG Inducts 18th Mission-Ready Aircraft

The US Coast Guard has taken delivery of its 18th HC-130J long-range surveillance aircraft at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems’ facility in Waco, Texas. The aircraft, designated CGNR 2018, was...

February 6, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

RAF EW Training Capability in Focus as Babcock, Aselsan Partner

UK-based Babcock International and Turkey’s Aselsan have agreed to jointly explore solutions to support the Royal Air Force’s future electronic warfare training requirements. The cooperation centers on a potential...