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June 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

Japanese amphibious aircraft enters US trials

The ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft continues to attract international attention for its exceptional maritime capabilities. Designed for search-and-rescue, logistics, surveillance, and special operations, the aircraft can operate from rough...

June 21, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Akash-NG optimized against saturation attacks

India’s Akash-NG air defense system has been specifically enhanced to address modern cruise missile saturation threats. Featuring an indigenous active RF seeker, AESA radar technology, multi-target engagement capability, and...

June 20, 2026
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Land Platforms

Next-gen WhAP focuses on firepower upgrades

DRDO and Kalyani Group have unveiled the latest generation of the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, featuring substantial improvements in combat capability. The upgraded vehicle incorporates a 30mm autocannon,...

June 20, 2026
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Air Platforms

Engine upgrade may require major Tejas redesign

Aerospace experts have emphasized that replacing the Tejas Mk1A’s F404-IN20 engine would involve far more than a simple engine swap. Integrating alternative powerplants would require modifications to air intake...

June 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Navy’s N-CATS evolves into carrier-based UCAV

The Indian Navy and HAL are progressing with the Navy Combat Air Teaming System (N-CATS), a carrier-capable Loyal Wingman UCAV designed to operate alongside naval fighter aircraft. Featuring stealth...

June 19, 2026
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Land Platforms

New battle tank features robotic wingmen

KNDS has introduced the CAPINT main battle tank concept, designed to bridge current armored capabilities with future battlefield requirements. Built on the proven Leopard 2 A8 platform and powered...

June 19, 2026
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Land Platforms

Arquus unveils 105mm armed combat vehicle

Arquus has unveiled the Fenris 6×6 armored combat vehicle, a new platform designed to combine mobility, protection, and 105mm firepower. Built on a proven combat vehicle architecture, Fenris features...

June 19, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Malaysia buys 18 CAESAR artillery systems

Malaysia has selected the CAESAR self-propelled artillery system as part of its ongoing military modernization efforts. Known for its mobility, rapid deployment capability, and long-range precision firepower, the wheeled...

June 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

France backs mass production of Toutatis drones

Renault Group and Thales have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and manufacture the Toutatis loitering munition on an industrial scale. By combining Thales’ expertise in defense technologies...

June 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Dutch Orka submarines to receive F21 torpedoes

The Netherlands has chosen the F21 heavyweight torpedo as the primary underwater weapon for its future Orka-class submarines. Developed by Naval Group, the F21 combines anti-ship and anti-submarine capabilities...