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May 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Washington Clears Jet Ranger X Helicopter Sale to Manila

The US State Department has cleared a $150-million foreign military sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the Philippines, aimed at strengthening Manila’s rotary-wing training and operational...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Hungary Receives Additional JAS 39 Gripen Combat Aircraft From Saab

Hungary has received two JAS 39 Gripen C supersonic fighter jets from Saab under a 2024 procurement agreement. The delivery marks the first batch of four aircraft ordered for...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

France Expands Missile Manufacturing as Operations Expose Ammunition Gaps

France is ramping up missile production after recent operations in the Middle East revealed gaps in the country’s ammunition reserves, according to Gen. Jérôme Bellanger. The shortage became evident...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Romanian Parliament Approves Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal Purchase

Romanian Parliament has approved the acquisition of 12 Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters in a deal valued at 852 million euros ($999.57 million). The helicopters will partially...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

United States Approves Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System Deals for Middle East Allies

The United States Department of State has approved three separate foreign military sales involving the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System for Israel, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Israel...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

MiG-29K Fleet to Receive Indigenous Uttam AESA Radar Upgrade

The Indian Navy has launched a major modernization effort for its MiG-29K carrier-based fighter fleet by replacing the aging Russian-origin Zhuk-ME mechanically scanned radar with the indigenous Uttam Mk2...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Advances Indigenous Aero-Engine Program as GTRE Floats HEI System EOI

India’s drive toward complete self-reliance in aero-engine technology has advanced significantly with the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) issuing an Expression of Interest (EoI) to identify an Indian industry...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Dassault Set to Receive India’s 114-Fighter RFP Featuring Over 50% Indigenous Content

India is expected to issue a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to French aerospace company Dassault Aviation by mid-next month, advancing one of the Indian Air Force’s most important...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Bell Textron Teams With Korea Aerospace on Future High-Speed Rotorcraft Initiative

Bell Textron and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have entered into an agreement to explore potential solutions for the Republic of Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter program. The partnership...

April 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Pentagon Expands F-35 Test Fleet to Accelerate Enhancements

The United States Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $177.49 million contract modification to build three F-35 flight sciences test aircraft, strengthening flight-testing capacity for Block 4...