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August 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy receives lead LCU 1700 landing craft

The US Navy has taken delivery of LCU 1710, the first vessel in its new LCU 1700 landing craft class, from Austal USA. The handover follows a framework agreement...

Canada selects Kongsberg for remote weapon systems

Kongsberg has signed a new 1.1-billion-Norwegian-krona agreement, valued at roughly $118 million, with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for the supply of Protector RS4 remote weapon stations to the Canadian...

August 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

New cruise missile concept targets Tejas Mk1A

D-Propulse has presented a future concept for a compact air-launched cruise missile using rotating detonation engine propulsion. The proposed system is intended to deliver high-speed, long-range performance while remaining...

August 23, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

DRDO upgrades Netra Mk1 with advanced EO/IR imaging

India is reportedly exploring the addition of a multispectral Long Range Oblique Photography system to its Netra Mk1 airborne early warning aircraft. The proposed EO/IR payload would provide long-distance...

August 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

India’s Akashteer advances integrated air defense

Akashteer has emerged as a key element of India’s effort to modernize ground-based air-defense command and control. Developed by Bharat Electronics with support from DRDO and ISRO, the system...

August 22, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Indian Navy receives third Mangrol-class ASW vessel

India’s Cochin Shipyard has formally delivered Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft in an eight-vessel series, to the Indian Navy. The handover strengthens the Navy’s ability to...

August 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Suparna-X2 targets persistent high-endurance surveillance

OctayN Aerospace has unveiled the Suparna-X2, an unmanned aircraft concept focused on persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. The platform uses solar energy as a key component of its...

August 22, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

India plans multi-layered protection against drone swarms

Denmark is strengthening its air-defense network through a new cooperation agreement between Thales and Systematic. The partnership will combine Thales’ air-defense technologies with Systematic’s command-and-control expertise.The companies plan to...

August 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

EndureAir unveils new UAV mothership concept

Peru has selected L3Harris Viper Shield as the electronic warfare solution for its new F-16 Block 70 fighters. The system is intended to provide the aircraft with protection against...

August 21, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

ThinKom microwave C-UAS enters Army evaluation

The US Air Force has awarded StandardAero a contract valued at approximately $343 million to provide depot-level support for Rolls-Royce T56 engines powering the C-130 Hercules fleet.The work covers...