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August 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Diehl, BAE enhance Mk 45 naval firepower

Diehl Defence and BAE Systems have agreed to integrate the long-range 127mm Vulcano guided ammunition with the Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun. The integration will significantly extend the...

August 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Next Generation Interceptor reaches key milestone

Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the burst test of the second-stage motor case for the Next Generation Interceptor, representing another milestone in the US homeland missile defense program. Engineers...

August 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy reclassifies future Virginia submarines

US Navy Reclassifies Virginia-Class Submarines as SSGNsThe US Navy has officially redesignated 19 future Virginia-class submarines as guided missile submarines (SSGNs), marking a major enhancement in the fleet’s long-range...

August 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Rheinmetall unveils next-gen NATO frigate design

Rheinmetall has introduced the GMF 140, a next-generation guided missile frigate intended to meet the complex demands of modern naval warfare. Designed as a versatile 6,000-ton combat vessel, the...

August 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Akash missile program extends beyond 2030

Akash Missile Production Moves Into Advanced Phase Reports suggesting the end of India’s Akash missile production are inaccurate. While manufacturing of the original Akash variants is gradually declining as...

August 3, 2026
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India advances precision missile for tactical UAVs

DRDO Develops Lightweight Missile for Future UAVs DRDO is developing a compact, low-cost air-to-ground missile for India’s future unmanned aerial platforms, including MALE, HALE, and UCAV systems. The missile...

August 3, 2026
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BAE explores Tridon Mk 2 production in India

BAE Systems Eyes Local Production of Tridon Mk 2 BAE Systems is evaluating the possibility of manufacturing its Tridon Mk 2 mobile air-defence system in India through partnerships with...

August 3, 2026
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Brahmastra plans local 128mm rocket production

Brahmastra Highlights 128 mm Plamen Rocket System Indian defence company Brahmastra Explosives and Ammunition has showcased the 128 mm Plamen rocket artillery system as part of its interest in...

August 2, 2026
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Communication & Electronics
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C4ISR: The Backbone of Modern Military Operations

Understanding C4ISR: The Digital Backbone of Modern Military OperationsModern military superiority depends not only on advanced weapons but also on the ability to rapidly collect, process, distribute, and act...

August 1, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Mirage 2000: The Jet That Defined an Era

Dassault Mirage 2000: France’s Enduring Fourth-Generation FighterThe Dassault Mirage 2000 emerged during the height of Cold War competition as France sought to develop a highly capable multirole fighter capable...