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India reveals long-term defense strategy

India has unveiled its “Defence Forces Vision 2047” roadmap, outlining long-term military reforms aimed at transforming the country’s armed forces into a more integrated and technologically advanced fighting force....

Elbit lands major Europe defense contract

Israel’s Elbit Systems has secured a major $1.4-billion defense modernization contract from an unnamed European customer, further expanding the company’s growing footprint across Europe. The agreement includes autonomous unmanned...

May 27, 2026
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Dutch seek entry into EU defense network

The Netherlands has moved closer to joining OCCAR, the European defense procurement organization responsible for managing multinational armament programs across Europe. A bill submitted to parliament would make the...

May 26, 2026
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Indonesia advances local submarine program

The US Coast Guard is working with Lockheed Martin to develop a high-power microwave system capable of disabling small smuggling vessels and uncrewed surface threats. The technology uses focused...

May 26, 2026
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Mogami warships offered to New Zealand

The US Air Force Special Operations Command has integrated GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs onto MQ-9 Reaper drones, expanding their precision strike capability for contested battlefield operations. The lightweight guided...

May 26, 2026
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Korea moves ahead with nuclear subs plan

The UK Royal Navy has conducted joint exercises in Norway integrating Wildcat helicopters with unmanned aerial systems during Tamber Shield operations. Puma drones supported forward scouting and target identification...

Marines expand MRZR Alpha vehicle fleet

Australia plans to retire its fleet of Leonardo C-27J Spartan transport aircraft as part of a broader defense strategy focused on long-range strike and surveillance operations. The aircraft, previously...

May 26, 2026
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Boxer IFVs receive new anti-drone suite

The US Navy has awarded Arcfield a multi-year contract to continue supporting submarine combat control systems under the Code 25 program. The effort focuses on the AN/BYG-1 combat system,...

May 25, 2026
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Astra Mk3 Gandiva enters flight test phase

India’s Astra Mk3 long-range air-to-air missile program is entering a crucial testing phase as DRDO prepares for airborne integration and live-fire trials scheduled during 2027–2028. Powered by Solid Fuel...

India develops advanced armor for FRCV tanks

India’s Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory is developing advanced armour systems for the Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) capable of countering modern armor-piercing kinetic energy threats in the 600–800 mm...