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Bell Completes H-1 SPINE Upgrades

Bell Textron has successfully completed the first round of Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) upgrades on the US Marine Corps’ AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters,...

March 18, 2026
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Boeing to Upgrade Korea Poseidon Software

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $38.7-million contract to upgrade mission software for South Korea’s P-8A Poseidon fleet, enhancing the aircraft’s maritime surveillance and combat capabilities....

March 18, 2026
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Japan Receives First JSM for F-35A

Japan has taken delivery of its first batch of Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, significantly enhancing the long-range strike capabilities of its F-35A fighter fleet....

March 18, 2026
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Diehl, Latvia Form Air Defense JV

Diehl Defence has entered into a partnership with Latvia’s Ripo Remonta Centrs to establish a joint venture focused on supporting ground-based air defense systems in the Baltic region. The...

March 18, 2026
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IAF Plans IL-76 Sustainment to 2040s

India is undertaking a major effort to sustain and modernize its aging IL-76 strategic airlift fleet, which continues to play a crucial role in military logistics. With limited alternatives...

March 18, 2026
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India Targets 2028 for New Loitering Munition

India is advancing its indigenous defense capabilities through the development of a 150-kg class loitering munition UAV by CSIR-NAL and Solar Defence & Aerospace. The system is designed for...

March 18, 2026
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Ananth, EndureAir Partner on Munitions

Ananth Technologies Private Limited and EndureAir Systems Private Limited have entered into a Technology Cooperation Agreement to jointly develop next-generation loitering munition systems, marking a significant boost to India’s...

March 18, 2026
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Nordic Air Defence Expands to Poland

Nordic Air Defence has expanded its footprint into Poland through a strategic partnership with WB Group and Tantalit to strengthen counter-drone capabilities. The Swedish firm will establish a local...

March 18, 2026
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BAE to Upgrade U-2 EW Systems

The US Air Force has awarded BAE Systems a contract to modernize the electronic warfare capabilities of the U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft. The program focuses on sustaining and...

March 17, 2026
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Baykar Extends K2 Range to 2,000 km

Turkey has demonstrated a significant advancement in drone warfare with the introduction of an AI-enabled kamikaze drone capable of coordinated swarm operations. Developed by Baykar, the K2 UAV successfully...