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October 21, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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US Army tests counter-drone systems in Morocco

The US Army plans to evaluate as many as 15 counter-unmanned aerial systems in Morocco during 2027 as part of an accelerated initiative intended to deliver proven counter-drone capabilities...

October 21, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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BAE targets 35,000 APKWS guidance kits annually

BAE Systems plans to increase annual production of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System guidance kits to as many as 35,000 units under a new agreement with the US...

October 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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France starts testing fifth Barracuda-class submarine

Naval Group has moved the fifth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine for the French Navy out of its Cherbourg shipyard, marking progress towards launch preparations and testing. The submarine, named...

October 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Army demands delay Zorawar tank induction to 2028–29

Indian Army’s Zorawar Tank Upgrade Could Delay Induction Until 2028–29 — India’s Zorawar light tank programme faces potential delays as the Army seeks stronger protection against modern battlefield threats....

October 17, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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DRDO develops portable system to detect enemy radars

DRDO Advances Portable Electronic Intelligence System for Battlefield Threat Detection — India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing a man-portable Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) system to detect, identify...

October 17, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
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India builds tri-service logistics network for theatre commands

India Advances Tri-Service Logistics Integration for Future Theatre Commands — India is progressing towards an integrated defence logistics framework intended to improve coordination among the Army, Navy and Air...

October 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Russia offers 100+ Su-57E jets with technology transfer

Russia Proposes Local Su-57E Production and Technology Transfer to India — Russia is seeking to expand defence cooperation with India through a proposal for its Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter....

October 16, 2026
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Air Platforms
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MQ-28 Ghost Bat transforms loyal wingman warfare

The future of aerial warfare is increasingly moving towards coordinated operations involving crewed fighter jets and autonomous aircraft. Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat is an important example of this emerging...

October 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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AeroVironment, Taiwan partner on Switchblade drones

US defence technology company AeroVironment and Taiwan-based Thunder Tiger have signed a memorandum of understanding to examine the integration of Switchblade loitering munitions with unmanned surface vessels and ground...

October 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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South Korea tests AI staff officer aboard naval warship

South Korea has introduced an on-device artificial intelligence assistant aboard a Pohang-class warship to help naval personnel access technical information and equipment-operating procedures. Developed by physical AI company MakinaRocks,...