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June 29, 2026
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UK pivots to drone mothership warships

The United Kingdom is reshaping its naval strategy by replacing the Type 45 destroyers with six Common Combat Vessels (CCVs) designed to operate alongside autonomous aerial, surface, and underwater...

June 28, 2026
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India scales up Project 18 destroyer fleet

India’s Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer programme represents a major transformation in naval warfare capability. The programme aims to develop advanced stealth destroyers equipped with powerful weapons, integrated electric propulsion,...

June 28, 2026
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Russia offers Make-in-India Su-57E package

India and Russia are exploring a possible agreement involving the Su-57E fifth-generation fighter aircraft, including aircraft deliveries, local manufacturing, technology transfer, and integration of Indian systems. The proposal could...

June 28, 2026
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DRDO advances next-generation missile shield

DRDO’s Phase-3 Ballistic Missile Defence programme focuses on developing advanced interceptor systems to counter future threats such as hypersonic weapons and MIRV-equipped missiles. The programme represents a major evolution...

June 27, 2026
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India pushes for local Rafale F4 assembly

India is seeking unprecedented levels of domestic participation in its proposed Rafale fighter production program by introducing a phased localization strategy that would gradually increase indigenous manufacturing content from...

June 27, 2026
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India fields Nebo-UM long-range surveillance radar

The Indian Air Force has enhanced its long-range air surveillance capability with the induction of the Russian-origin 55Zh6ME Nebo-UM Very High Frequency (VHF) radar into its integrated air defence...

June 27, 2026
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Hydrogen-powered military trucks move forward

Ashok Leyland is expanding its defence mobility capabilities by developing advanced versions of its proven Stallion military vehicle platform. The company is exploring autonomous technologies and hydrogen-powered propulsion systems...

June 26, 2026
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Australia secures US fighter training approval

Australia is set to further strengthen the operational readiness of its frontline combat aviation fleet following US approval of a $250 million Foreign Military Sales package focused on training...

June 26, 2026
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3D printing transforms UK submarine support

The Royal Navy is introducing advanced additive manufacturing technologies to transform submarine maintenance and logistics support. By deploying QinetiQ’s integrated 3D-printing, reverse-engineering, and digital manufacturing capability at HM Naval...

June 26, 2026
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UK reaches 100 Boxer vehicle milestone

The production of the 100th British-built Boxer armored vehicle represents an important achievement in the UK’s land-force modernization program. Manufactured domestically through collaboration between leading European defense companies, the...