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US Army awards Sikorsky $65M Black Hawk deal

Some aircraft earn their place in history—not just for their performance, but for their reliability over decades. The UH-60 Black Hawk is one such legend. Now, the US Army...

UK Navy extends Babcock ship support contract

Behind every powerful warship and training aircraft lies a network of support systems that keep them mission-ready. Babcock International plays a key role in this unseen but vital domain,...

Northrop wins $475M US hypersonic defense deal

In modern warfare, speed is everything—and hypersonic missiles are redefining just how fast threats can travel. To stay ahead, the US is investing heavily in a solution designed to...

April 14, 2026
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India Expands Prachand Fleet

The Indian Army and Indian Air Force are expanding their attack helicopter fleets with platforms like AH-64E Apache and LCH Prachand. Future inductions will significantly increase combat capabilities, including...

April 14, 2026
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HAL Eyes AR System for Engine Checks

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has launched a DRISHTI challenge to develop an AI and AR-based inspection system for aircraft engines, focusing on the HTT-40 trainer. The initiative aims to replace...

Army Clears MPATGM for Procurement

The Indian Army has cleared the indigenous MPATGM developed by DRDO for procurement, marking a major step in reducing reliance on imported anti-tank systems. The missile features fire-and-forget capability...

April 14, 2026
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US Army awards Sikorsky $65M Black Hawk deal

UK Navy extends Babcock ship support contract

Northrop wins $475M US hypersonic defense deal

India Expands Prachand Fleet

HAL Eyes AR System for Engine Checks

Army Clears MPATGM for Procurement

Textron Supports T-6 Texan II Fleet

Navantia Offers ALFA 4000 to Sweden

US Army Awards $465M Night Vision Deal

Navantia to Maintain Anadolu Ship