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July 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

India-France Back AMCA MkII Combat Cloud Plan

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a European multirole fighter designed for both air combat and ground attack missions. It was developed by the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain to replace...

Indonesia Plans More BrahMos Missile Purchases

India’s AMCA MkII fighter is being designed as an advanced stealth aircraft with artificial intelligence at its core. A key feature is the “E-Pilot,” an AI system that acts...

Riyadh enters long-range attack drone market

Saudi Arabia has taken another step toward strengthening its domestic defense industry with the unveiling of the SKYWASP long-range strike drone. Developed to perform one-way attack missions, the aircraft...

UK funds massive next-generation drone expansion

As part of a broader military modernization strategy, the United Kingdom is investing billions of pounds in advanced drone technologies. The initiative aims to expand the use of autonomous...

US Army extends TOW fire control sustainment

The US Army plans to continue relying on Raytheon for technical and logistics support of the TOW Improved Target Acquisition System over the coming years. The proposed program includes...

Swedish Army adds new anti-tank mine system

Sweden has finalized a major procurement agreement with Dynamit Nobel Defence for the SKORPION2 remote mine-laying system, strengthening its defensive military capabilities. The system enables rapid and large-scale deployment...

$400M NASAMS deal boosts Kuwait security

Kuwait’s defense modernization program includes the acquisition of the NASAMS air defense system, developed through collaboration between Kongsberg and Raytheon. The system is designed to strengthen national air defense...

UN base attack wounds three peacekeepers

Armed militants from groups associated with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and ex-Seleka fighters carried out an attack on a UN peacekeeping base in Am Dafock, near the Central African...

July 2, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

Post-coup war in Myanmar claims 100,000 lives

The civil conflict in Myanmar escalated dramatically after the military seized power in 2021, ending a decade-long democratic transition. The coup led to the arrest of elected leaders and...

July 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

GBU-57 explained: The ultimate bunker weapon

Some military installations are built in extremely secure underground locations, making them nearly impossible to destroy using conventional aerial weapons. Examples include deeply buried nuclear or military facilities protected...