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September 21, 2026
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TKMS ATLAS UK wins Royal Navy torpedo defense deal

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded TKMS ATLAS UK a contract to develop and supply a Next Generation Countermeasure system for Royal Navy submarines, including both current and...

September 21, 2026
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Latvia picks Czech Morana over Swedish Archer

Latvia has chosen Excalibur Army’s Morana 155mm self-propelled howitzer instead of BAE Systems Bofors’ Archer system, with the government pointing to more favorable pricing and shorter delivery schedules. Latvia...

US clears potential $2.68B Ukraine air defense deal

The US State Department has approved a potential $2.68-billion Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine covering a new air-defense upgrade package that includes the previously undisclosed S-300 Clone missile. The...

September 20, 2026
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Su-57 pixel camouflage signals new stealth approach

Analysis cited by Vietnamese media highlights differences between the Su-57 and American fifth-generation fighters such as the F-22 and F-35. While stealth relies heavily on airframe shaping, construction and...

September 20, 2026
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Russia, India explore tech-driven defense partnership

India and Russia are seeking to expand their defence relationship beyond traditional arms purchases through projects involving BrahMos modernisation, Su-30MKI upgrades and possible Su-57 technology cooperation. The proposed model...

September 20, 2026
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Zorawar tank delayed two years over armour demands

India’s Zorawar light tank program, developed by DRDO and Larsen & Toubro, could face a delay of up to two years after the Army sought protection beyond STANAG Level...

September 19, 2026
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HAL completes Tejas Mk2 airframe, eyes 2027 ground run

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has completed full structural assembly of the TEJAS MK-2 prototype, with the first ground run planned for March 2027 and the maiden flight expected later that...

India eyes Pantsir-S1M against drone swarms

Russia has offered India the Pantsir S1M short-range air-defence system as a close-in protection layer for S-400 missile regiments. Reports indicate that India could consider about 13 units. The...

September 19, 2026
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Philippines receives two more Bell 412EPX helicopters

The United States has delivered two more Bell 412EPX utility helicopters to the Philippine Air Force at Villamor Air Base in Pasay. They form the second batch of an...

September 19, 2026
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Mitsubishi hands over 7th Miyako patrol vessel

The Japan Coast Guard has received the seventh Miyako-class large patrol vessel, JCG Hiroshima (PL-207), from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries at its Tamano facility in Okayama Prefecture. The handover was...