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April 28, 2026
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Thai Navy inducts 8×8 amphibious vehicles

Thailand has introduced new 8×8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles (AWAVs) to enhance operational readiness along its eastern borders. These vehicles are designed for multi-role missions, including emergency response, border...

Japan partners Northrop for EW upgrades

Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through a strategic collaboration with Northrop Grumman. The partnership focuses on strengthening Japan’s ability to manage the full EW cycle, including...

April 28, 2026
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Australia picks HIMARS for long-range fires

Australia has selected Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS and Precision Strike Missile to strengthen long-range strike capabilities. The system can engage targets up to 500 km, with future upgrades extending beyond...

Rheinmetall wins $1.2B soldier kit contract

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall a €1.04 billion contract to expand its Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System (IdZ-ES). The program includes 237 platoon systems and upgrades for...

Austal delivers final patrol boat to Maldives

Austal has delivered the final Guardian-class patrol vessel to the Maldives under Australia’s Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project. Measuring 40 meters in length, the vessel supports up to 20...

April 28, 2026
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Poland tests AI drone detection, EW systems

Poland has initiated field trials of advanced drone detection technologies under its East Shield program. The system employs seven acoustic reconnaissance platforms that detect and track UAVs by analyzing...

April 28, 2026
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India unveils BMP-2 replacement armoured platform

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has introduced a new indigenous armored platform aimed at replacing the Indian Army’s aging BMP-2 fleet. Developed by the Vehicles Research & Development...

Dynamatic reveals Super Kaatil munition

Dynamatic Technologies is developing the “Super Kaatil,” a next-generation supersonic loitering munition. Designed with a 100 kg class and 350 km range, it offers high-speed precision strike capability. The...

Russia offers Kalibr-PL missile to India

Russia has offered the 3M-14E Kalibr-PL to the Indian Navy as a long-range submarine-launched strike solution. With a range of around 1,500 km, it exceeds India’s baseline requirements. The...

April 27, 2026
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Tejas Mk1A induction nears as HAL upgrades

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has issued a tender for upgrades at its Bengaluru facility, signaling preparations for the induction of HAL Tejas Mk1A. The improvements target VVIP infrastructure ahead of...