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July 6, 2026
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UK shifts focus to next-generation air missile

The United Kingdom has decided to discontinue plans for a mid-life modernization of the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, instead prioritizing the development of a completely new-generation weapon under...

July 6, 2026
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Indonesia starts Scorpène submarine construction

Indonesia has officially commenced construction of its first two Evolved Scorpène-class diesel-electric attack submarines through a strategic partnership between state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL and France’s Naval Group. The programme...

July 6, 2026
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Hanwha unveils missile-equipped unmanned warship

Hanwha Systems has unveiled the Striker-S unmanned surface vessel (USV), a modular naval platform designed to expand the Republic of Korea’s future autonomous maritime warfare capabilities. Displayed at Eurosatory...

July 6, 2026
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Germany reveals long-range stealth combat drone

German company Quantum Cyber is developing the PHANTOM-950, a long-range unmanned aerial system optimized for operations within heavily defended airspace. The drone incorporates a blended-wing stealth airframe designed to...

July 5, 2026
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DRDO Unveils Indigenous Quantum Navigation Tech

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is advancing research into an Atomic Co-Magnetometer Gyroscope (ACMG), representing a significant step in India’s indigenous quantum sensing and navigation capabilities. This...

July 5, 2026
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AMCA, Ghatak May Adopt Autonomous Combat AI

A critical yet often under-discussed dimension of India’s defence modernization is the rapid evolution toward autonomous combat artificial intelligence, particularly in drone warfare, machine-speed targeting, and networked battlefield coordination....

July 5, 2026
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Eurofighter Typhoon: Europe’s Air Superiority Jet

Indonesia is reportedly evaluating an expansion of its planned procurement of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, marking a significant step forward in bilateral defence cooperation. According to sources,...

July 4, 2026
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India, France Boost AMCA MkII AI Roadmap

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine, multirole combat aircraft developed to meet the evolving demands of modern air warfare, where flexibility across mission types is essential. Designed as a...

July 4, 2026
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India’s 6th-Gen Fighter Push Gains Momentum

The Indian Ministry of Defence has reportedly indicated interest in engaging with Europe’s next-generation sixth-generation fighter programmes, marking a potential strategic shift in India’s long-term air combat planning. As...

July 2, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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Myanmar conflict death toll tops 100,000

Myanmar has been engulfed in a devastating civil war since the military coup in February 2021, which overthrew the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. According...