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March 16, 2026
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US Department of Defense promotes integration of Patriot system on Navy surface combatants

The US Department of Defense is moving forward with plans to integrate the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor into the Aegis Combat System to strengthen...

March 16, 2026
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New French modular launcher enhances artillery strike distance up to 150 km

France is preparing to add a new long-range rocket launcher to its arsenal, boosting its strike capabilities on the modern battlefield. The FLP-T 150 system, developed jointly by ArianeGroup...

March 16, 2026
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USS Nimitz aircraft carrier receives extension of operational life by US Navy until 2027

The US Navy has extended the service life of its oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), postponing its decommissioning from May 2026 to March 2027. The 10-month delay coincides...

March 16, 2026
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Consortium of Anduril, COBBS, and Nokia enhances Belgium’s C-UAS defense capabilities

Belgium is building a domestic counter-drone capability through a consortium that includes US-based Anduril and local companies COBBS BELUX and Nokia Belgium. Anduril brings expertise in software-defined defense and...

March 15, 2026
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MQ-25A Stingray Set to Transform Carrier Aviation

The MQ-25A Stingray represents a groundbreaking development in naval aviation as the first operational unmanned aerial refueling aircraft designed to operate from aircraft carriers. Developed to support carrier-based fighter...

March 15, 2026
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Tejas Mk2 Built for Long Airframe Life

India’s Tejas Mark 2 fighter aircraft represents the next major step in the evolution of the indigenous Tejas program. Designed as a medium-weight fighter, the Mk2 aims to deliver...

March 14, 2026
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India to Keep Half of T-72 Ajeya Tanks Until 2040

The Indian Army is moving forward with an extensive modernization strategy aimed at extending the operational life of its T-72 “Ajeya” main battle tanks. These tanks have served as...

March 14, 2026
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Leopard Tank: Complete Guide to Germany’s MBT

The Leopard tank series stands among the most respected main battle tank families in the world. Developed in Germany during the Cold War, the Leopard was designed to meet...

March 13, 2026
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US Navy Picks Anduril for XL Autonomous Sub

The United States Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit have selected Anduril Industries to develop an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle as part of the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform Project....

March 12, 2026
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Rheinmetall Converts Berlin Plant to Make 155mm Shells

The German defense company Rheinmetall is converting one of its automotive component factories in Berlin into a production facility for 155-millimeter artillery shell casings. The plant, located in the...