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September 15, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Greece upgrades 30-year-old G-Class vehicles

Greece is undertaking a major modernisation programme for its approximately 30-year-old Mercedes G-Class military vehicles to improve their suitability for contemporary battlefield requirements. The upgrade programme is being carried...

September 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

KNDS eyes Poland-made 105mm gun with TOPAZ

KNDS is preparing to integrate its lightweight 105mm 105 LG artillery gun into Poland’s domestic defence ecosystem and connect the weapon to the country’s TOPAZ digital fire-control network. The...

September 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

French Rafales start 40-day worldwide deployment

Four French Air Force Rafale fighters have begun the 40-day Pegase 26 deployment, a long-range mission covering the Arctic, Indo-Pacific and Middle East. The deployment is expected to span...

September 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

India adds drones across formations amid tensions

India is increasingly integrating unmanned aerial systems directly into frontline military formations, reflecting lessons drawn from recent operations and the growing importance of drones in modern warfare. The Army...

September 12, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

West Bengal clears way for DRDO Junput test site

The West Bengal government has reportedly advanced the clearances required for the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s proposed testing facility at Junput, according to the Times of India. The...

September 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

DRDO develops AI border shield with radars and lasers

India is developing a layered border surveillance and protection architecture that brings together artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, radar, electronic warfare and directed-energy technologies. The objective is to detect, identify,...

September 11, 2026
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Patria and BELMA study mine-laying system for TRACKX

Finnish defence company Patria is evaluating the possibility of adding an automated mine-laying capability to its TRACKX tracked all-terrain armoured vehicle. Under a newly signed memorandum of understanding, Patria...

September 11, 2026
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KNDS unveils CELERIS 8×8 with flexible firepower

KNDS is seeking to significantly shorten the development timeline for future wheeled combat vehicles with its newly revealed CELERIS 8×8 platform. Unveiled at MSPO 2026 in Poland, the system...

September 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Australia declares NASAMS fully operational

The Australian Army’s National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System has reached final operational capability, marking an important milestone in the country’s integrated air and missile defence programme. The achievement confirms...

September 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Germany starts mass production of 5,000 strike drones

A joint venture involving US-German autonomy and software company Auterion and Ukrainian drone manufacturer Airlogix has begun mass production of more than 5,000 unmanned aerial systems in Germany for...