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Brazil plans to double Tamandaré frigates

Germany and Brazil have finalized a deal to acquire four additional Tamandaré-class frigates for the Brazilian Navy. Construction will be handled by Águas Azuis Consortium, which includes Thyssenkrupp Marine...

Australia selects Rolls-Royce for warships

Canberra has selected Rolls-Royce to supply MT30 gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s future Mogami-class frigates under a joint initiative with Japan. The propulsion system, paired with diesel...

April 27, 2026
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US boosts F-35 test fleet for upgrades

The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $177.49 million contract modification to build three F-35 flight sciences test aircraft. These specialized platforms will support Block 4...

April 27, 2026
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US Navy taps Castelion for hypersonic work

The US Navy has awarded Castelion a $105 million contract to integrate the Blackbeard hypersonic missile with the F/A-18. Designed as a long-range, high-speed weapon, it enhances survivability and...

Australia invests $855M in Bushmaster fleet

Australia has committed AUD 1.2 billion to strengthen the Australian Defence Force ground vehicle fleet. The plan includes acquiring 268 next-generation Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle from Thales Group and...

April 27, 2026
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Leonardo pushes M-346 deal with Morocco

Leonardo S.p.A. is actively promoting the M-346 Master to Morocco as part of a competitive trainer aircraft program. The aircraft offers advanced pilot training and light combat capabilities but...

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...

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...

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...

April 26, 2026
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DRDO unveils new tracked, wheeled armour

DRDO has unveiled new tracked and wheeled armoured platforms developed to meet modern battlefield requirements. These vehicles feature a 30 mm crewless turret integrated with anti-tank missile capability, supported...