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August 10, 2026
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India explores role in French-led FCAS program

New Delhi is moving toward closer involvement in Europe’s Future Combat Air System, choosing the French-led sixth-generation fighter initiative instead of the Global Combat Air Program being developed by...

August 10, 2026
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Canberra moves toward AIM-260 acquisition

Canberra is moving to acquire the US-made AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile for the Royal Australian Air Force, with the planned purchase valued at almost A$736 million. The deal...

August 10, 2026
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US Navy awards V2X Super Hornet pylon deal

V2X has secured an $87 million US Navy contract to refurbish and modernize SUU-79 pylons installed on F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. These underwing components provide the...

August 10, 2026
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Niger receives Mi-24V and Mi-171 aircraft

Algeria has strengthened its military support for Niger by donating four helicopters and associated equipment. The transfer consists of two Mi-24V attack helicopters and two Mi-171 transport aircraft, together...

August 10, 2026
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US, Japan expand SM-3 Block IIA procurement

Raytheon has received a $745.4 million award from the US Missile Defense Agency to produce and assemble SM-3 Block IIA interceptors for American and Japanese forces. The work will...

August 9, 2026
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Su-57 offer highlights advanced Russian strike options

Russia is reportedly offering India more than the Su-57 fighter itself. The reported proposal includes a family of air-launched weapons and unmanned systems intended to exploit the aircraft’s stealth...

August 9, 2026
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India’s BrahMos draws growing international interest

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has reportedly gained greater international attention following its reported role in India’s Operation Sindoor. Its precision and strike effectiveness were highlighted as key factors...

August 8, 2026
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India-Japan air ties could deepen with F-2 deployment

The reported plan to send Japan’s Mitsubishi F-2 fighters to India for a bilateral air exercise could become an important step in India-Japan air-power cooperation. The move would be...

August 7, 2026
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Mohafiz armored vehicles enter Sudanese service

Approximately 100 Mohafiz infantry mobility vehicles manufactured in Pakistan have reportedly been delivered to Sudan. The vehicles are intended to improve troop mobility and provide protection for supply convoys...

August 6, 2026
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India Develops Lightweight Missile for Drones

India is developing a lightweight air-to-ground missile intended to provide future unmanned aerial vehicles with greater precision-strike capability. The weapon is expected to weigh between 10 and 15 kilograms,...