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Italian Navy gets Tritone support vessel

The Italian Navy has received the upgraded Tritone multi-purpose support vessel, constructed by Fincantieri. Designed primarily for underwater missions, the vessel incorporates a modular architecture that supports various payloads,...

April 15, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

India pushes Astra-2, BrahMos-NG for Rafale

India’s negotiations with Dassault Aviation for 114 Rafale aircraft are now focused on securing access to the Interface Control Document (ICD), enabling independent upgrades and integration of indigenous weapons....

April 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
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HAL IMRH gets new five-blade rotor system

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has opted for a five-bladed articulated rotor system for its upcoming IMRH helicopter, replacing the hingeless design used in lighter platforms. This change addresses the structural...

April 15, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

NewSpace launches advanced UGV warfare system

NewSpace Research & Technologies has introduced a range of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) designed to operate within a layered, network-centric battlefield architecture. The lineup includes Vanguard for combat roles,...

Estonia Halts IFV Deal, Shifts to Air Defense

Estonia’s decision to halt its €500 million infantry fighting vehicle replacement program represents a significant shift in defense strategy, prioritizing emerging technologies over traditional heavy platforms. Defense Minister Hanno...

Navantia to Support Turkey’s Anadolu Ship

Navantia’s agreement with Turkey’s Naval Shipyards General Directorate to support the TCG Anadolu highlights the importance of lifecycle maintenance in modern naval operations. The three-year contract, extendable by another...

Navantia Offers ALFA 4000 for Sweden Frigate

Navantia has formally proposed its ALFA 4000 frigate as a candidate for Sweden’s Luleå-class naval program, positioning it as a low-risk and rapidly deployable solution. The proposal includes the...

April 14, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Textron to Support T-6 Texan II Fleet

Textron Aviation Defense has secured a contract exceeding $150 million to provide program management and maintenance support for the US military’s T-6 Texan II training aircraft. This agreement extends...

Indian Army Clears MPATGM for Procurement

The approval of the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) by the Indian Army marks a significant advancement in India’s effort to strengthen its infantry combat capabilities while reducing...

April 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
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HAL Targets AR System for HTT-40 Maintenance

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has initiated the DRISHTI challenge to modernize aircraft engine inspection processes through the integration of artificial intelligence and augmented reality technologies. The focus is on improving...