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Pratt & Whitney Wins $3.8B F-35 Engine Deal

Pratt & Whitney has secured a $3.8-billion contract to manufacture F135 engines for the F-35 fighter program. This agreement supports ongoing production, maintenance, and global distribution of engines across...

Mitsubishi Delivers 5th Taigei Sub to Japan

Japan has inducted its fifth Taigei-class submarine, JS Chōgei, enhancing its maritime defense capabilities. Built with advanced lithium-ion battery technology, the submarine offers improved endurance and stealth. It will...

India Procures Russian System for Low-Level Threats

India has acquired the Tunguska mobile air defense system from Russia to counter low-altitude threats such as drones and cruise missiles. Combining missile and gun systems, it provides layered...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Latvia Develops Tactical Catamaran for Defense

Latvia is actively strengthening its maritime defense posture through the development of a next-generation offshore platform. Known as the LNT-27 tactical catamaran, the vessel is being engineered to address...

April 1, 2026
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UK Modernizes RFA Lyme Bay for Minehunting Ops

The UK Royal Navy is transforming its operational capabilities by upgrading RFA Lyme Bay into a centralized hub for autonomous mine countermeasure operations. This initiative involves integrating advanced command-and-control...

Northrop to Supply More SEWIP Block 3 Systems

The US Navy continues to enhance its defensive and offensive electronic warfare capabilities through expanded deployment of the SEWIP Block 3 system, developed by Northrop Grumman. This advanced system...

Pinaka Mk-I (60km) Delivered to Indian Army

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has achieved a significant milestone by delivering the Pinaka Enhanced Mk-I rocket system to the Indian Army, marking the first such contribution from the...

Woolpert Wins $49.9M US Coastal Mapping Deal

The US Army has awarded a $49.9 million contract to Woolpert for continued support of the I-ATLAS program. This initiative uses airborne lidar technology to map coastlines and shallow...

March 31, 2026
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Adani Defence Plans 100,000 Guns Annual Output

Adani Defence and Aerospace is expanding India’s defense manufacturing with a capacity to produce 100,000 firearms annually. The company has already delivered Prahar light machine guns and plans to...

March 31, 2026
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USS Massachusetts Joins Navy Virginia-Class Fleet

The US Navy has officially inducted its 25th Virginia-class attack submarine, USS Massachusetts (SSN-798), enhancing its underwater warfare strength. Built under a long-term Block IV program, the submarine incorporates...