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September 2, 2026
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French frigates anchor Sweden’s new combat fleet

Stockholm has finalized a major naval procurement agreement with France’s Naval Group for four FDI frigates in a deal valued at roughly 47 billion Swedish kronor ($4.8 billion). The...

September 2, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

Italian trucks strengthen Montenegro’s military mobility

Montenegro has begun renewing its military logistics fleet with the arrival of 31 Iveco Eurocargo vehicles supplied by Italy. The shipment represents the first delivery under a defense arrangement...

September 1, 2026
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Air Platforms
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MH-139 Grey Wolf Enters Service as USAF Moves Beyond UH-1N Huey

USAF Moves Beyond Huey as MH-139A Grey Wolf Enters Initial Operational ServiceThe US Air Force has reached another milestone in its helicopter modernization program with the MH-139 Grey Wolf...

September 1, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

4,700 Personnel Take Part as US and Indonesia Open Major Military Exercise

Super Garuda Shield Brings Together 4,700+ Personnel as US-Indonesia Defense Ties GrowThe United States and Indonesia have launched their annual Super Garuda Shield exercise, with more than 4,700 military...

September 1, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Türkiye’s Roketsan Successfully Trials ÇAKIR Missile From Land-Based Platform

Türkiye’s Roketsan Expands ÇAKIR Missile With Mobile Ground Launch CapabilityRoketsan has successfully tested the ÇAKIR cruise missile from mobile ground-based launchers, highlighting the weapon’s ability to operate with multiple...

September 1, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Malaysian Army Set to Add Over 200 New Tactical Vehicles to Its Fleet

Malaysian Army Expands Tactical Mobility With 263 New VehiclesThe Malaysian Army is strengthening its battlefield mobility and scouting capabilities through the purchase of 263 tactical vehicles valued at 164.91...

September 1, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

New Delhi Considers Participation in FCAS and GCAP Future Fighter Programs

New Delhi Weighs FCAS and GCAP as India Enters Sixth-Generation Fighter DiscussionsIndia is positioning itself for a potential role in two major sixth-generation combat-air initiatives, joining the UK-Italy-Japan Global...

September 1, 2026
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L&T Delivers First Samarthak Multi-Purpose Ship to Indian Navy

Indian Navy Receives Indigenous INS Samarthak Multi-Purpose Vessel From L&TIndia’s naval support fleet has expanded with the delivery of INS Samarthak, the first domestically built Multi-Purpose Vessel constructed by...