# Governments Advance Major Military Aircraft Programs

India is pursuing a reported **$10.5 billion** military transport-aircraft competition in which Embraer and Lockheed Martin are competing, with development of India’s local aerospace industry among the stated objectives. Separately, the U.S. Department of State approved a potential **$24.3 billion** sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia in September 2026, and Taiwan received the first two of 66 F-16V Block 70 aircraft it ordered in 2019. These developments span a competition, a potential foreign military sale, and aircraft deliveries; the source provides no solicitation details or procurement contacts.

- India’s localization objective makes domestic industrial participation relevant to bidders and potential suppliers supporting aircraft production and related systems.
- The Saudi Arabia approval concerns a potential sale, not a confirmed contract award; firms should distinguish approval from a finalized procurement commitment.
- Taiwan’s first deliveries create potential follow-on needs in training, sustainment, and supporting systems, although the signal provides no specific opportunities or solicitations.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- Government of India
- U.S. Department of State (State Department)
- Taiwan government

### Vendors
- Embraer (Bidder in India's military transport-aircraft competition)
- Lockheed Martin (Bidder in India's military transport-aircraft competition; F-35 and F-16 manufacturer)

### Sources
- [Air Warfare – Global Air Warfare | Defense News](https://www.defensenews.com/air) - Defense News