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July 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

$1.2B deal adds three E-2D Hawkeye aircraft

Northrop Grumman will deliver three additional E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II aircraft to the US Navy as part of its continuing effort to modernize carrier-based airborne surveillance capabilities. Often...

UK boosts next-generation combat air development

July 23, 2026
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Unmanned System
New Product Launches

UK showcases indigenous collaborative aircraft

The UK has showcased its first home-developed collaborative combat aircraft concept as BAE Systems introduced the Brontanax prototype at the Farnborough International Airshow. The aircraft represents a new generation...

July 23, 2026
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Unmanned System
New Product Launches

New AI tracker enhances drone surveillance

India is strengthening its drone defense capabilities with new artificial intelligence-powered electro-optical systems developed by Gridbots. The company’s latest solutions are designed to help security forces detect, follow, and...

Navy backs affordable strike missile program

The US Navy is advancing development of a new affordable cruise missile designed to strengthen the strike capabilities of allied and partner nations. CoAspire has been selected to develop...

July 23, 2026
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Training & Simulation
R&D

New partnership modernizes RAF pilot training

A major aerospace partnership between BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab could transform the UK’s future military pilot training system through a locally supported version of Boeing’s T-7 advanced trainer...

July 23, 2026
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Training & Simulation
R&D

M-346 prepares pilots for next-gen warfare

CAE and Leonardo are strengthening their cooperation to reshape future military pilot training by introducing advanced digital technologies for M-346 Master aircraft operations. The expanded partnership will focus on...

July 23, 2026
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Weapon & Munition
R&D

Washington expands Sudan punitive measures

The United States has intensified pressure on Sudan’s military leadership by introducing additional sanctions after accusing the country’s armed forces of using chemical weapons during the ongoing civil war....

July 23, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Canada expands Gripen sustainment capability

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace are preparing to establish a Canadian engine support capability that could support future Gripen E fighter operations.The planned maintenance facility would allow Canada to...

US Navy upgrades sealift IT infrastructure

The US Navy is upgrading its global logistics systems through a new $113 million modernization contract awarded to CACI International.The project will improve digital tools supporting Military Sealift Command...