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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...

June 16, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

German company targets future battlefield needs

Germany is investing in the future of unmanned logistics through plans to manufacture the Victor U250 heavy-lift drone domestically. Designed for cargo transport, emergency response, and military resupply missions,...

June 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New Indian Decoy Technology Aims to Mislead ISR Networks and Protect Military Assets

Indian defence technology firm Speed 4 Defence Systems Pvt. Ltd. has introduced an indigenous Decoy System aimed at improving battlefield survivability by deceiving enemy surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting systems....