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October 7, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Leonardo DRS launches UK subsidiary for tactical radar

US-based Leonardo DRS is establishing a British subsidiary and dedicated manufacturing facility as it expands its involvement in UK defense programs. The new operation, known as DRS UK, will...

October 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Naval Group begins Sweden’s first FDI frigate

Naval Group has begun construction of the Swedish Navy’s first Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigate by cutting the first steel at its Lorient shipyard in France. The...

October 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US pulls B-1 bombers from UK amid Iran tensions

The US Air Force has withdrawn all 12 B-1 Lancer supersonic heavy bombers deployed at RAF Fairford in the UK and returned them to bases in the United States...

October 6, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

US Army develops AI for tracking and targeting missions

The US Army is developing artificial intelligence models capable of automatically identifying and tracking military targets by using operational datasets. The effort is supported by Sightline Intelligence’s Aided Target...

October 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Germany, Diehl adapt IRIS-T SLM for F125 ships

Germany is preparing to adapt the IRIS-T SLM ground-based air-defense system for deployment aboard its F125 frigates following a successful shipboard demonstration. Diehl Defence and Germany’s defense procurement agency...

October 5, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Spain receives 100th Dragón 8×8 combat vehicle

TESS Defence has delivered the 100th Dragón 8×8 wheeled combat vehicle to the Spanish Army, marking a significant production milestone for a program conceived in 2019. Based on General...

October 4, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Astra Mk2 integration advances as IAF prepares Mk3

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has said efforts are continuing to integrate the indigenous ASTRA Mk-2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile with additional fighter platforms, while preparations...

October 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Lockheed offers major India production boost in airlifter bid

Lockheed Martin is prepared to expand its aerospace manufacturing presence in India if its proposal is selected for the Indian Air Force’s requirement for 60 medium transport aircraft, a...

October 4, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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DRDO seeks industry partners for Omnilight radar chip

DRDO has issued a Request for Information for the development of an indigenous Omnilight Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) intended for advanced radar applications. The proposed microwave-photonics transceiver would use...

October 3, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

India’s 114-jet Rafale plan gains momentum

India’s proposed acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter aircraft has entered an important evaluation stage, with the Ministry of Defence aiming to make significant progress before the end of the...