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indiatoday.in

India clears ₹3.6 trillion ($39–40B) defence package to buy 114 Dassault Rafales

India's defence acquisition council has given initial approval for a ₹3.6 trillion (≈$39–40 billion) procurement package that includes 114 Dassault Rafale fighters under the MRFA programme, P‑8I maritime patrol aircraft and other platforms, opening the way for the largest Rafale export order and possible limited local production.

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2026-02-12T02:10:28.210360-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Diana Stancy

US Navy to Deploy Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel with USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group to Test Tailored Force Pairing

By Breaking Defense: Vice Adm. Brendan McLane said that a medium unmanned surface vessel will deploy alongside the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt and its strike group that is set to get underway later this year.

2026-02-12T14:35:57.259099-08:00
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Bloomberg • Michael Nienaber

ArianeGroup Proposes Hypersonic-Capable Ballistic Missile to France and Germany for European Deep‑Strike Capability

By Bloomberg: European rocket maker ArianeGroup is in talks with Germany and France to develop a new ballistic missile that can hit targets several thousand kilometers away with hypersonic warheads.

Also: Reuters
2026-02-12T05:22:24.249847-08:00
Saudi Arabia   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Breaking Defense • Agnes Helou

Saudi Arabia in 'final stages' of talks to join Turkey's KAAN fighter program, Turkish Aerospace exec says

By Breaking Defense: Riyadh has been tightlipped about how it plans to expand or upgrade its fighter fleet, with several international options on the table.

2026-02-12T08:49:13.870004-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Hensoldt Joins Helsing to Equip CA-1 Europa Collaborative UCAV

By Aviation Week: Hensoldt has struck a partnership with Helsing, the European defense AI company that is behind development of the CA-1 Europa collaborative combat aircraft.

Also: FlightGlobal, aviationnews.eu and defence-industry.eu
2026-02-12T08:40:20.749023-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Spain to launch operational evaluation of InShield DIRCM system on modified A400M airlifter

By FlightGlobal: The Spanish air force is set to launch an operational evaluation of its first Airbus Defence & Space A400M to have been equipped with a new directed infrared countermeasures suite.

2026-02-12T08:34:06.772649-08:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

SNC partners with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics on new U.S. Navy jet trainer bid

By Air Data News: Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has signed an executive charter agreement with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to form an industry.

Also: Seapower Magazine and worldairnews.co.za
2026-02-12T02:54:20.812899-08:00