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May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Mogami warships offered to New Zealand

The US Air Force Special Operations Command has integrated GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs onto MQ-9 Reaper drones, expanding their precision strike capability for contested battlefield operations. The lightweight guided...

May 26, 2026
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Indonesia advances local submarine program

The US Coast Guard is working with Lockheed Martin to develop a high-power microwave system capable of disabling small smuggling vessels and uncrewed surface threats. The technology uses focused...

May 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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UK trials helicopter-drone battlefield tactics

Saab and Poland’s Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa have expanded defense cooperation focused on submarines, naval platforms, underwater systems, and future maritime technologies. The agreement includes plans for lifecycle support, export...

May 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
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MQ-9 Reapers receive precision strike upgrade

Elbit Systems has received a $212-million US Army order to continue production of Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular systems through 2028. The ENVG-B combines thermal imaging, image intensification, augmented reality...

May 25, 2026
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US develops microwave anti-boat weapon

Hanwha Aerospace and Milrem Robotics have partnered to pursue Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle program with a combination of wheeled and tracked robotic systems. The proposed solution includes Hanwha’s GRUNT...

May 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Astra Mk3 Gandiva enters flight test phase

India’s Astra Mk3 long-range air-to-air missile program is entering a crucial testing phase as DRDO prepares for airborne integration and live-fire trials scheduled during 2027–2028. Powered by Solid Fuel...

May 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Russia’s MiG-35: Modern Multirole Fighter

Russia’s MiG-35 fighter represents an advanced evolution of the MiG-29 platform, combining upgraded avionics, multirole combat capability, and improved maneuverability in a cost-effective fourth-generation fighter design. Developed by Mikoyan,...

May 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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MK 48 Torpedo: Powerful Undersea Weapon System

The MK 48 heavyweight torpedo remains one of the world’s most advanced submarine-launched weapons, designed for long-range anti-ship and anti-submarine warfare. Developed during the Cold War for the US...

May 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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India Builds 105mm Gun for Zorawar Light Tank

India has initiated development of an indigenous 105mm gun for the Zorawar Light Battle Tank program, aiming to reduce dependence on imported armament systems. The locally developed weapon is...

May 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Army Builds LVCCS for Precision Artillery Strikes

The Indian Army is developing the Land Vectors Control and Coordination System (LVCCS), an indigenous digital battlefield network designed to automate and integrate land-based precision strike operations. The system...