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August 5, 2026
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Next Virginia subs gain guided missile role

The US Navy has taken a significant step toward strengthening its underwater combat force by reclassifying 19 upcoming Virginia-class submarines as guided missile submarines. The decision reflects the substantial...

August 4, 2026
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New Rheinmetall frigate targets future naval fleets

Rheinmetall has revealed its vision for next-generation surface combatants through the introduction of the GMF 140 guided missile frigate. Weighing approximately 6,000 tonnes, the vessel is engineered to operate...

HSL delivers another Nistar rescue ship

The Indian Navy has expanded its specialized underwater support capabilities with the induction of INS Nipun, the second vessel in the Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel program constructed by Hindustan...

August 4, 2026
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Japan Coast Guard receives new patrol ship

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has unveiled the latest addition to the Japan Coast Guard fleet with the launch of JS Yashima (PLH-46), a modern large patrol vessel built at the company’s...

BrahMos export talks advance with Thailand

Thailand is examining the possibility of purchasing the anti-ship version of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as part of an ongoing modernization program for the Royal Thai Navy. The...

IAF equips Garuds with high-altitude micro UAVs

MoD Defines Advanced High-Altitude Micro UAV Requirements for Garud Commandos The Ministry of Defence has initiated procurement planning for advanced Micro UAV systems tailored to the operational needs of...

August 3, 2026
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Indigenous Plamen rocket manufacturing gains pace

Plamen Rocket System Presented as Technology Opportunity for India’s Defence Industry Brahmastra Explosives and Ammunition has expressed interest in introducing the 128 mm Plamen multiple launch rocket system into...

August 3, 2026
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India may manufacture Tridon Mk 2 locally

BAE Systems Aligns Tridon Mk 2 With India’s ‘Make in India’ Strategy BAE Systems has indicated its willingness to establish local manufacturing for the Tridon Mk 2 mobile air-defence...

August 3, 2026
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New UAV missile features advanced navigation suite

DRDO Prioritises Affordable Precision Strike Capability for Indian UAV Fleet India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation is pursuing an economical precision-guided missile designed specifically for future unmanned combat platforms....

August 3, 2026
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India expands Akash production for future variants

India Transitions Akash Programme Towards Next-Generation Air Defence Systems Rather than concluding production, India’s Akash air defence programme is entering a new stage focused on technologically advanced missile variants....