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April 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Japan partners Northrop for EW upgrades

Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through a strategic collaboration with Northrop Grumman. The partnership focuses on strengthening Japan’s ability to manage the full EW cycle, including...

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

Australia picks HIMARS for long-range fires

Australia has selected Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS and Precision Strike Missile to strengthen long-range strike capabilities. The system can engage targets up to 500 km, with future upgrades extending beyond...

April 28, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Rheinmetall wins $1.2B soldier kit contract

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall a €1.04 billion contract to expand its Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System (IdZ-ES). The program includes 237 platoon systems and upgrades for...

April 28, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Austal delivers final patrol boat to Maldives

Austal has delivered the final Guardian-class patrol vessel to the Maldives under Australia’s Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project. Measuring 40 meters in length, the vessel supports up to 20...

April 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Poland tests AI drone detection, EW systems

Poland has initiated field trials of advanced drone detection technologies under its East Shield program. The system employs seven acoustic reconnaissance platforms that detect and track UAVs by analyzing...

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

India unveils BMP-2 replacement armoured platform

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has introduced a new indigenous armored platform aimed at replacing the Indian Army’s aging BMP-2 fleet. Developed by the Vehicles Research & Development...

April 27, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Dynamatic reveals Super Kaatil munition

Dynamatic Technologies is developing the “Super Kaatil,” a next-generation supersonic loitering munition. Designed with a 100 kg class and 350 km range, it offers high-speed precision strike capability. The...

April 27, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Russia offers Kalibr-PL missile to India

Russia has offered the 3M-14E Kalibr-PL to the Indian Navy as a long-range submarine-launched strike solution. With a range of around 1,500 km, it exceeds India’s baseline requirements. The...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

Tejas Mk1A induction nears as HAL upgrades

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has issued a tender for upgrades at its Bengaluru facility, signaling preparations for the induction of HAL Tejas Mk1A. The improvements target VVIP infrastructure ahead of...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

Leonardo pushes M-346 deal with Morocco

Leonardo S.p.A. is actively promoting the M-346 Master to Morocco as part of a competitive trainer aircraft program. The aircraft offers advanced pilot training and light combat capabilities but...