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Latvia Eyes Barracuda Missiles From Anduril

Latvia has announced its intent to procure the Barracuda family of jet-powered cruise missiles from US defense contractor Anduril Industries. President Edgars Rinkēvičs highlighted the potential missile purchase following...

September 27, 2026
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Six US F-35s arrive in Jodhpur for Tarang Shakti

Six US Air Force F-35 Lightning II fighters and more than 200 American personnel have arrived in Jodhpur for their first participation in an Indian-hosted edition of Exercise Tarang...

September 27, 2026
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Cochin Shipyard buys 23% stake in Conoship

Cochin Shipyard Limited has acquired a 23% stake in Conoship International Holding B.V., a Netherlands-based company specializing in ship design and engineering. The investment is valued at €2.30 million,...

September 27, 2026
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Tonbo develops Avenger S75E airborne sensor system

Tonbo Imaging’s Avenger S75E is an airborne electro-optical gimbal designed to provide long-range surveillance, reconnaissance, targeting and search-and-rescue capabilities. The compact payload combines daylight imaging with short-wave infrared and...

September 27, 2026
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IAF signs deal for homegrown Mirage-2000 VR trainer

The Indian Air Force has placed a procurement order for an indigenous virtual-reality-based Part-Task Trainer designed for its Mirage-2000 fleet. The acquisition marks another stage in the transition of...

India eyes second fighter jet line as exports surge

India is considering the creation of additional fighter aircraft manufacturing lines as part of a broader effort to increase domestic defence production and reduce reliance on a single industrial...

September 24, 2026
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Australian F-35 parts bound for US end up in China

Chinese authorities reportedly took possession of F-35 Lightning II components after a shipment carrying parts from an Australian aircraft was diverted to Hong Kong while en route to the...

September 24, 2026
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Australia advances ISR fleets with key milestones

The Royal Australian Air Force has declared initial operational capability for its MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial systems and MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare aircraft. Australia also announced the completion and...

UK launches first military space squadron

The Royal Air Force has created No. III Space Effects Squadron, its first dedicated unit focused on countering hostile activity directed against British interests in space. Chief of the...

September 24, 2026
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USAF adds $13.7M weapons facility for B-21

The US Air Force is expanding infrastructure at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri as the installation prepares to receive the B-21 Raider. K & K Industries has been...