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July 17, 2026
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HAL reveals enhanced AESA radar integration

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has provided the clearest public view yet of the Tejas Mk1A fighter’s radar integration by revealing the aircraft’s exposed forward fuselage without its radome installed. The...

July 17, 2026
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Next-generation SHORAD missile passes key test

RTX subsidiary Raytheon has successfully completed a major developmental test of its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), marking significant progress toward replacing the aging FIM-92 Stinger missile. During...

July 16, 2026
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New USV launches directly from torpedo tubes

German firms GABLER and FLANQ have successfully completed sea trials of the Ranger demonstrator, an innovative unmanned surface vessel designed to launch directly from standard submarine torpedo tubes. Developed...

July 16, 2026
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Seoul expands military innovation ecosystem

South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups has expanded its Defense Open Innovation Program to encourage greater participation from emerging technology companies developing solutions for military applications. Approximately fifty...

New AI robotics hub to strengthen Korean defense

South Korea is investing nearly 50 billion won to establish a national AI defense robotics innovation cluster that will accelerate the development, testing, validation, and commercialization of next-generation autonomous...

July 16, 2026
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Polaris MRZR D4 selected for Belgian special forces

Belgium has selected Polaris Government and Defense to supply MRZR D4 tactical all-terrain vehicles for its Special Operations Regiment under a NATO Support and Procurement Agency framework agreement. The...

July 16, 2026
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Germany selects Saab for frigate combat systems

Saab has secured a major contract from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to provide advanced combat management systems, radar technology, sensors, and composite structures for four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates...

July 16, 2026
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France upgrades Tigre with Mistral 3 missiles

MBDA has successfully integrated the latest Mistral 3 air-defense missile into the French Armed Forces’ Tigre Mk2 attack helicopter, significantly enhancing its ability to counter modern aerial threats, particularly...

July 15, 2026
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First Korean armored vehicles earn NATO certification

Hyundai Rotem has strengthened its international defense credentials after receiving NATO AQAP-2110 certification covering production of its advanced armored vehicle portfolio. The certification validates compliance with NATO quality assurance...

July 15, 2026
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Czech Firehawk production begins in Poland

Lockheed Martin’s PZL Mielec facility has initiated assembly of Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters for Czechia, representing an important expansion of Europe’s specialized aerial emergency response capability. Derived from the...