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May 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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UK trials helicopter-drone battlefield tactics

Saab and Poland’s Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa have expanded defense cooperation focused on submarines, naval platforms, underwater systems, and future maritime technologies. The agreement includes plans for lifecycle support, export...

Australia phases out Spartan transport fleet

The Pentagon has selected Anduril Industries to supply at least 3,000 Barracuda-500M cruise missiles under a framework agreement focused on expanding low-cost, mass-produced strike capability. Designed for hyper-scale production,...

Arcfield secures Navy submarine support deal

Diehl Defence has successfully demonstrated its Ziesel unmanned ground vehicle firing Spike LR anti-tank guided missiles during a live-fire campaign conducted with Rafael and EuroSpike GmbH. The lightweight tracked...

Taiwan Reports 100+ Chinese Naval Vessels

Taiwan has reported a major increase in Chinese maritime deployments, with more than 100 Chinese navy, coast guard, and support vessels operating across regional waters from the Yellow Sea...

May 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Russia’s MiG-35: Modern Multirole Fighter

Russia’s MiG-35 fighter represents an advanced evolution of the MiG-29 platform, combining upgraded avionics, multirole combat capability, and improved maneuverability in a cost-effective fourth-generation fighter design. Developed by Mikoyan,...

SSS Defence Supplies G72 SMGs to Punjab Police

SSS Defence has completed another delivery of its indigenous G72 submachine guns to the Punjab Police, highlighting growing adoption of domestically manufactured small arms by Indian security forces. Chambered...

May 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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BEL Enters Loitering Munition UAV Segment

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has entered the rapidly expanding loitering munition sector with a new autonomous strike platform designed for precision battlefield operations. The system combines features of cruise...

AVNL Delivers 1000th T-90(IM) Tank

India’s Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited has delivered the 1,000th indigenously produced T-90(IM) tank to the Indian Army, marking a major milestone in domestic armored vehicle manufacturing. Produced at HVF...

May 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Army Builds LVCCS for Precision Artillery Strikes

The Indian Army is developing the Land Vectors Control and Coordination System (LVCCS), an indigenous digital battlefield network designed to automate and integrate land-based precision strike operations. The system...

May 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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India Builds 105mm Gun for Zorawar Light Tank

India has initiated development of an indigenous 105mm gun for the Zorawar Light Battle Tank program, aiming to reduce dependence on imported armament systems. The locally developed weapon is...