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May 25, 2026
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Land Platforms

India develops advanced armor for FRCV tanks

India’s Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory is developing advanced armour systems for the Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) capable of countering modern armor-piercing kinetic energy threats in the 600–800 mm...

May 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Viper Mach 2 sniper rifle unveiled in India

India’s SSS Defence has unveiled the Viper Mach 2 sniper rifle, an upgraded version of its indigenous precision weapon platform featuring a redesigned chassis, lighter structure, and improved ergonomics....

May 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

Thailand orders Airbus C295 airlifters

Thailand has expanded its Airbus C295 tactical transport fleet with an order for two additional aircraft, increasing total fleet strength to five platforms. The aircraft will support troop transport,...

May 25, 2026
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Land Platforms

South Korea reveals KAAV II amphibious IFV

South Korea has unveiled the prototype of its next-generation KAAV II amphibious assault vehicle, developed by Hanwha Aerospace to replace the aging KAAV-7A1 fleet. Designed for modern littoral and...

May 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

Greece may host C-390 support facility

Embraer has signed an agreement with Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry to explore establishing local maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for the C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The initiative could allow...

May 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US develops microwave anti-boat weapon

Hanwha Aerospace and Milrem Robotics have partnered to pursue Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle program with a combination of wheeled and tracked robotic systems. The proposed solution includes Hanwha’s GRUNT...

May 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

MQ-9 Reapers receive precision strike upgrade

Elbit Systems has received a $212-million US Army order to continue production of Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular systems through 2028. The ENVG-B combines thermal imaging, image intensification, augmented reality...

May 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

May 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

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,...

May 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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...