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March 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
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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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Naval Platforms
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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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Weapons and Munition
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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...

March 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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India Reveals Delta-Wing Drone With 1,000km Range

India is developing a long-range strike platform known as Project KAL. The system is being developed by IG Defence and is designed as a one-way attack drone capable of...

March 12, 2026
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Romania Orders 860 Iveco Military Trucks

Romania has awarded a contract to Iveco Defence Vehicles for the delivery of a third batch of 860 tactical military trucks. The order forms part of a larger framework...

March 11, 2026
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Hanwha Expands 155mm Ammo Production in US

Hanwha Defense USA and Texas-based UNION Technologies have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding the production of 155-millimeter artillery munitions in the United States. The collaboration will initially...

March 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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US Tests High-Energy Laser for Drone Defense

The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and the US Federal Aviation Administration recently conducted tests involving a high-energy laser system designed for counter-drone operations. The experiments were carried out...

March 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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Thales Launches Soldier-Worn STORM 2 Drone Shield

Thales has introduced STORM 2, a lightweight soldier-worn counter-drone system designed to protect troops from unmanned aerial threats. Weighing less than two kilograms, the system allows soldiers to carry...

March 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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US Launches AI Platform for Drone Threat Detection

Mobix Labs recently conducted field testing of its latest drone platform powered by artificial intelligence. The system combines autonomous drones, advanced sensors, and AI-driven analytics to scan wide operational...