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July 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

GCAP welcomes Canada as observer partner

Canada has become the first observer nation to join the Global Combat Air Programme, expanding international cooperation on the development of a next-generation sixth-generation fighter aircraft. The program, launched...

July 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Moog clears certification milestone for UH-60

Moog has achieved a major milestone in helicopter flight automation after receiving FAA certification for its GRC 4000 retrofit autopilot system designed for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The certification...

July 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Saab’s GlobalEye Selected by NATO to Strengthen Airborne Surveillance Fleet

NATO has chosen Saab’s GlobalEye as its next-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, opening the way for the potential procurement of up to 10 platforms. Secretary General...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Portugal to Acquire Refurbished Surplus US Army Black Hawk Helicopters

The Portuguese Army has signed an agreement with Miami-based Sahar Group to acquire surplus UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters previously operated by the US Army. The contract, signed through the...

July 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Quantum Cyber Unveils PHANTOM-950 Long-Range Stealth Drone Featuring Blended-Wing Design

Quantum Cyber, a German defence technology company, has unveiled the PHANTOM-950, a long-range unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed with stealth features to minimize radar visibility during operations in contested...

July 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

GCAP Awards Edgewing $6 Billion Contract for Next Phase of Trinational Fighter Program

Edgewing, the lead contractor and design authority for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), has been awarded a £4.6 billion (US$6.1 billion) contract to advance the next phase of...

July 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India’s DRDO Unveils Progress on Indigenous Quantum Gyroscope Technology

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing a prototype Atomic Co-Magnetometer Gyroscope (ACMG), representing a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of indigenous quantum sensing and advanced...

July 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

AI-Driven Autonomous Warfare Could Shape the Future of India’s AMCA and Ghatak Programs

One of the most strategically significant yet relatively underappreciated areas of India’s defence modernization is the rapid advancement of autonomous combat artificial intelligence (AI), AI-enabled drone warfare, machine-speed decision-making,...

July 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Eurofighter Typhoon Explained: Capabilities, Operations, and Future Outlook

Modern air warfare requires aircraft capable of performing multiple missions within a single sortie, seamlessly transitioning from air superiority and interception to precision strike and reconnaissance support. The Eurofighter...

July 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India and France Explore Advanced AI, Combat Cloud Technologies for AMCA MkII

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) MkII is being developed as an indigenous 5.5-generation stealth fighter equipped with an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Electronic Pilot (E-Pilot) system designed to...