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June 23, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

RCAF Receives First CT-153 Juno Helicopter for FAcT Program

Canada has received the first Airbus H135 helicopter designated for its Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, a major initiative aimed at preparing the next generation of Royal Canadian Air...

June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK Awards Leonardo Contract to Support Aircraft Readiness With Key Spare Supplies

The UK’s defense procurement organization has awarded Leonardo UK a contract worth 27 million pounds ($36 million) to provide essential aircraft consumable spares for the nation’s fixed-wing and rotary-wing...

June 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

ShinMaywa US-2 Amphibious Aircraft Joins US Military Exercises Amid Unfinished India Deal

The US military has been exploring the capabilities of Japan’s ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft through joint exercises aimed at enhancing maritime rescue operations and logistics support across dispersed island...

June 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Former HAL Engineer Warns Re-Engined Tejas Variant Would Need Years of Testing and Certification

According to a former engineer from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) engine division, replacing the General Electric F404-IN20 engine used in the Tejas Mk1A would involve far more than a...

June 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

F-35C Nears Capability to Deploy LRASM Following Key US Navy Tests

The US Navy has successfully concluded the initial phase of flight sciences testing for the integration of the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) with the F-35C Lightning II, marking...

June 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Austria Set to Acquire 12 UH-60M Black Hawks Under Approved US Defense Sale

The United States has approved a potential $1.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Austria involving 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters along with associated equipment and support systems. In a...

June 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Danish air surveillance strengthened with Giraffe

Denmark is expanding its air surveillance capabilities by permanently adopting Saab’s Giraffe 1X radar systems. The technology offers rapid detection of drones and other aerial threats while remaining highly...

June 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US clears helicopter acquisition for Austria

Austria is set to boost its military aviation capabilities through the planned acquisition of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The versatile aircraft will support transport, emergency response, and security missions...

June 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

AI vision trainer program launched for drones

USSOCOM is looking to strengthen autonomous drone capabilities through advanced AI training technologies. The new initiative focuses on synthetic data tools that help unmanned systems recognize, track, and analyze...

June 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US clears Hercules sustainment deal for Kuwait

Kuwait is set to receive long-term sustainment support for its KC-130J aircraft fleet under a newly approved US defense package. Covering maintenance, logistics, training, and technical support, the program...