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April 2, 2026
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US Expands Military Use of Additive Manufacturing

The US military is increasingly using 3D printing to build parts faster and more efficiently, and Stratasys is playing a key role in this effort. The company is helping...

April 1, 2026
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US Clears $3.16B AIM-260 Sale to Australia

The United States has taken a significant step in expanding allied air combat capabilities by approving a potential $3.16 billion sale of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile to...

April 1, 2026
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Pratt Wins $3.8B F-35 Engine Contract

The US Department of Defense has awarded Pratt & Whitney a $3.8 billion contract to produce F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II, reinforcing the backbone of the Joint...

March 31, 2026
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AIM-260 JATM Boosts US Air Superiority

The AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), developed by Lockheed Martin, represents the next evolution in beyond-visual-range air combat for the US Air Force and Navy. Designed to complement...

March 31, 2026
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Indonesia Buys PC-24 Jets From Pilatus

Pilatus Aircraft has signed a contract to deliver 12 PC-24 aircraft to the Indonesian Air Force, strengthening pilot training and transport capabilities. The agreement includes ground support equipment, spare...

March 31, 2026
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L3Harris, Airbus Win $1B Canada Deal

L3Harris Technologies and Airbus have secured contracts worth 1.5 billion Canadian dollars to support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CC-330 Husky fleet. The agreements cover long-term sustainment, engineering, and...

March 25, 2026
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South Korea Rolls Out KF-21 Fighter

Korea Aerospace Industries has unveiled the first mass-produced KF-21 Boramae fighter, marking a major milestone in South Korea’s long-term effort to develop an indigenous combat aircraft. The program, initiated...

March 24, 2026
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Optionally Piloted Black Hawk Delivered

Sikorsky, in partnership with DARPA, has transferred its UH-60Mx Black Hawk to the US Army for advanced testing. The aircraft, developed through the ALIAS initiative, features the Matrix autonomy...

March 24, 2026
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DRDO LRASSCM Boosts Strike Capability

DRDO is advancing a supersonic cruise missile program aimed at boosting India’s stand-off strike capabilities. Designed for integration with the Su-30MKI, the LRASSCM offers high-speed precision targeting with extended...

March 24, 2026
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New Aerial C-UAS System Planned

Defence India Startup Challenge 14 is encouraging development of airborne counter-drone solutions for helicopters. The Indian Army aims to deploy systems that detect and disrupt UAV threats using advanced...