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Gulf drone crisis centres new counter-drone solutions at Farnborough?

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Published: July 24, 2026 16:38

At the ongoing Farnborough International Airshow, vendors have showcased new C-UAS technologies that can aid Ukraine and the Gulf states.

DRDO, Azad Engineering deliver India’s first 350kg thrust turbojet engine

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Published: July 24, 2026 15:30

India’s MoD has announced the delivery of the country’s first indigenous expendable turbo jet engine in the 350kg thrust class.

GE Aerospace selects StandardAero for UK CT7-2E1 engine support

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Published: July 24, 2026 15:17

GE Aerospace has selected StandardAero to conduct assembly, maintenance, and overhaul operations for its CT7-2E1 engines, which will power the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) new fleet of Leonardo AW149 helicopters.

Lockheed Martin, Leonardo to explore C-130J MRO centre in Italy

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Published: July 23, 2026 15:15

Lockheed Martin and Leonardo have agreed to consider expanding MRO services for the C-130J Super Hercules across the MENA region.

GE and Magellan agree on Canadian F414 MRO for Gripen programme

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Published: July 23, 2026 14:58

GE Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Magellan Aerospace for the sustainment of the F414-GE-39E engine, which powers the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighter.

FIA 2026: GCAP leader expects ‘trade-offs’ with the airframe

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Published: July 22, 2026 16:34

GCAP electronic evolution lead, Andrew Howard, considered anticipates trade-offs to come with the airframe once technologies reach maturity.

Sweden, Bombardier sign 10-year support deal for Global 6500 jets

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Published: July 22, 2026 16:20

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has entered into a 10-year Services Support Agreement (SSA) with Bombardier, designed to provide maintenance and operational support for two recently acquired Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft.

Saab, Embraer agree on potential assembly of 20 new Gripen jets in Brazil

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Published: July 22, 2026 13:18

Saab and Embraer have entered into a Heads of Agreement (HoA) that sets out a framework for the potential production of 20 extra Gripen fighter jets at the latter’s Gavião Peixoto facility in São Paulo state, Brazil.

Embraer, Anduril partner to arm C-390 airlifter with Barracuda-500M

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Published: July 21, 2026 15:03

Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Anduril to jointly pursue the integration of the latter’s Barracuda-500M (B-500M) stand-off cruise missile onto its C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.

FIA 2026: Pratt & Whitney detail plan to build ACP engines

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Published: July 21, 2026 14:53

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, unveiled a small developmental turbofan engine ACPs and effectors during the Farnborough Airshow.

Raytheon UK presents ‘first sovereign’ precision weapon Red Kite

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Published: July 21, 2026 13:28

Raytheon UK has introduced its first sovereign precision weapon, Red Kite, at the Farnborough International Airshow.

UK Government makes history with new Defence Secretary

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Published: July 21, 2026 09:50

The UK has again changed its Prime Minister and Defence Secretary, as the governmental chaos continues with seemingly no end in sight.

Czech Republic receives first Embraer C-390 Millennium for Air Force

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Published: July 20, 2026 15:46

The Czech Air Force accepted delivery of its first Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft at Prague Kbely Air Base.

Saab, CAE agree to partner on Gripen fighter training in Canada

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Published: July 20, 2026 12:59

Saab and Canadian training company CAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advanced training, simulation, and mission support for the Gripen fighter aircraft in Canada.