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India approves six Boeing 767 conversions to replace IL-78 tanker fleet

India’s Ministry of Defence has granted Acceptance of Necessity for the purchase of six Boeing 767 aircraft to be converted into multi‑mission aerial‑refuelling tankers for the Indian Air Force, a move designed to replace the ageing IL‑78 fleet and restore strategic refuelling and transport capability.

2026-01-13T00:49:23.248659-08:00

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KF-21 completes flight-test campaign; Finance Ministry orders production schedule and budget review, raising deployment risk

2026-01-12T20:47:57.963217-08:00

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Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO agency for maritime patrol

2026-01-12T11:52:12.556924-08:00

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Dassault leads $200m investment in Harmattan AI to embed autonomy in Rafale F5, UCAS and drones

2026-01-11T22:52:34.837852-08:00

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India approves six Boeing 767 conversions to replace IL-78 tanker fleet India’s Ministry of Defence has granted Acceptance of Necessity for the purchase of six Boeing 767 aircraft to be converted into multi‑mission aerial‑refuelling tankers for the Indian Air Force, a move designed to replace the ageing IL‑78 fleet and restore strategic refuelling and transport capability.

2026-01-13T00:49:23.248659-08:00

India approves six Boeing 767 conversions to replace IL-78 tanker fleet

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KF-21 completes flight-test campaign; Finance Ministry orders production schedule and budget review, raising deployment risk South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae has completed a four-year, accident‑free development flight campaign — 42 test flights — and been cleared to move toward production and frontline service. The Finance Ministry has instructed DAPA to revise the mass‑production schedule and budget allocation, creating a risk of delivery delays.

2026-01-12T20:47:57.963217-08:00

KF-21 completes flight-test campaign; Finance Ministry orders production schedule and budget review, raising deployment risk

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Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO agency for maritime patrol Germany has ordered eight General Atomics MQ‑9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for maritime patrol and ISR. The acquisition, executed with GA‑ASI, is aimed at strengthening NATO maritime surveillance and interoperability, with deliveries expected in 2028.

2026-01-12T11:52:12.556924-08:00

Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO agency for maritime patrol

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Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones Indonesia's defence minister met Pakistan Air Force chief in Islamabad to discuss a proposed sale of combat jets and armed 'killer' drones to Jakarta, three security officials said. The meeting on Monday advances Islamabad's export outreach on fighters and unmanned attack systems.

2026-01-12T07:12:10.051795-08:00

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones

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India and France near agreement for up to 114 Rafale fighters as talks accelerate ahead of Macron visit India and France are in advanced government-to-government talks on a potential purchase of up to 114 Dassault Rafale multirole fighters for the Indian Air Force. Negotiations have accelerated and are expected to be a central item during President Macron’s upcoming visit as New Delhi seeks to bolster frontline fighter numbers.

2026-01-12T02:44:18.757765-08:00

India and France near agreement for up to 114 Rafale fighters as talks accelerate ahead of Macron visit

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Elbit wins $275M deal to fit Asia‑Pacific helicopters with EW and DIRCM self‑protection suites Elbit Systems has been awarded roughly $275 million in contracts to supply an advanced airborne self‑protection electronic warfare suite — including DIRCM — for helicopter platforms to an undisclosed Asia‑Pacific country. The work, to be delivered over five years, coincides with major rotorcraft upgrade efforts in South Korea.

2026-01-12T00:17:15.204003-08:00

Elbit wins $275M deal to fit Asia‑Pacific helicopters with EW and DIRCM self‑protection suites

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Dassault leads $200m investment in Harmattan AI to embed autonomy in Rafale F5, UCAS and drones Dassault Aviation is leading a $200 million funding round in French startup Harmattan AI — valuing the company at about €1.4 billion — and has struck a strategic partnership to develop embedded AI and controlled autonomy for the Rafale F5, future UCAS and other unmanned systems.

2026-01-11T22:52:34.837852-08:00

Dassault leads $200m investment in Harmattan AI to embed autonomy in Rafale F5, UCAS and drones

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USAF reorganizes acquisition portfolios to implement Hegseth reforms; names executives for advanced aircraft and nuclear C2 The Department of the Air Force has restructured acquisition oversight to implement Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s procurement reforms, creating seven mission-aligned acquisition organizations and naming portfolio executives who will oversee critical programs including advanced aircraft and nuclear command-and-control.

2026-01-09T11:52:42.938534-08:00

USAF reorganizes acquisition portfolios to implement Hegseth reforms; names executives for advanced aircraft and nuclear C2

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India approves six Boeing 767 conversions to replace IL-78 tanker fleet

KF-21 completes flight-test campaign; Finance Ministry orders production schedule and budget review, raising deployment risk

Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO agency for maritime patrol

Dassault leads $200m investment in Harmattan AI to embed autonomy in Rafale F5, UCAS and drones

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