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June 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

UK pivots to drone mothership warships

The United Kingdom is reshaping its naval strategy by replacing the Type 45 destroyers with six Common Combat Vessels (CCVs) designed to operate alongside autonomous aerial, surface, and underwater...

June 29, 2026
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Poland seals deal for Swedish submarines

Poland has signed a landmark $4.8-billion agreement with Sweden to acquire three Saab A26 submarines under its Orka modernization program, significantly enhancing the Polish Navy’s underwater warfare capabilities. The...

June 28, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

DRDO advances next-generation missile shield

DRDO’s Phase-3 Ballistic Missile Defence programme focuses on developing advanced interceptor systems to counter future threats such as hypersonic weapons and MIRV-equipped missiles. The programme represents a major evolution...

June 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

Russia offers Make-in-India Su-57E package

India and Russia are exploring a possible agreement involving the Su-57E fifth-generation fighter aircraft, including aircraft deliveries, local manufacturing, technology transfer, and integration of Indian systems. The proposal could...

June 28, 2026
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India scales up Project 18 destroyer fleet

India’s Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer programme represents a major transformation in naval warfare capability. The programme aims to develop advanced stealth destroyers equipped with powerful weapons, integrated electric propulsion,...

June 28, 2026
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Fast patrol vessel Akshay joins Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS Akshay, an indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The vessel...

June 27, 2026
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Land Platforms

Hydrogen-powered military trucks move forward

Ashok Leyland is expanding its defence mobility capabilities by developing advanced versions of its proven Stallion military vehicle platform. The company is exploring autonomous technologies and hydrogen-powered propulsion systems...

June 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

India fields Nebo-UM long-range surveillance radar

The Indian Air Force has enhanced its long-range air surveillance capability with the induction of the Russian-origin 55Zh6ME Nebo-UM Very High Frequency (VHF) radar into its integrated air defence...

June 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

India pushes for local Rafale F4 assembly

India is seeking unprecedented levels of domestic participation in its proposed Rafale fighter production program by introducing a phased localization strategy that would gradually increase indigenous manufacturing content from...

June 26, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

L3Harris expands Germany tactical radio network

Germany continues modernizing its tactical communications infrastructure through the acquisition of L3Harris Falcon radio systems under the Digitalization – Land Based Operations program. The secure, multi-band communications suite supports...