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June 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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India Advances Stealth Carrier Combat Drone

India is advancing plans for a carrier-capable Naval Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (NUCAV) aimed at expanding the operational reach of its naval aviation forces. Derived from technologies developed under...

June 24, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Patria Radar Tracks Up to 500 Targets

Patria has introduced a new passive radar solution capable of tracking up to 500 projectiles simultaneously while remaining electronically silent. By utilizing digital television broadcasts as illumination sources, the...

June 24, 2026
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Land Platforms
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US Army Software Enables Mobile Drone Defense

The US Army has deployed advanced fire control software that enables vehicle-mounted weapon systems to engage drones while both the platform and target remain in motion. Drawing on technology...

June 24, 2026
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HENSOLDT Develops Portable Navigation Jammer

HENSOLDT has unveiled SkyBarrier, a mobile electronic warfare system engineered to disrupt multiple global satellite navigation networks. The jammer can interfere with signals from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou,...

June 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Estonia receives first IRIS-T SLM system

Estonia has officially received its first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system from Diehl Defence, significantly enhancing national airspace protection capabilities. The system can engage aircraft, helicopters, drones, and...

June 23, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Teledyne unveils 360-degree vehicle vision suite

Teledyne FLIR Defense has introduced a new family of high-definition vehicle vision systems designed to improve battlefield awareness and crew survivability. The portfolio includes the ThermoVision SA90-HD situational awareness...

June 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Thales expands Dutch radar production capacity

Thales and the Dutch Ministry of Defence have launched a major initiative to expand radar production and testing infrastructure at the company’s Hengelo facility. Planned investments include advanced radar...

June 21, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Akash-NG optimized against saturation attacks

India’s Akash-NG air defense system has been specifically enhanced to address modern cruise missile saturation threats. Featuring an indigenous active RF seeker, AESA radar technology, multi-target engagement capability, and...

June 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Japanese amphibious aircraft enters US trials

The ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft continues to attract international attention for its exceptional maritime capabilities. Designed for search-and-rescue, logistics, surveillance, and special operations, the aircraft can operate from rough...

June 20, 2026
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Navy’s N-CATS evolves into carrier-based UCAV

The Indian Navy and HAL are progressing with the Navy Combat Air Teaming System (N-CATS), a carrier-capable Loyal Wingman UCAV designed to operate alongside naval fighter aircraft. Featuring stealth...