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September 21, 2026
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Royal Navy picks TKMS ATLAS for next-gen torpedo defense

TKMS ATLAS UK has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence to develop a new-generation torpedo countermeasure capability for Royal Navy submarines. The effort comes under the Next...

September 21, 2026
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Czech Morana chosen for Latvia’s new howitzer fleet

Latvia has decided to acquire the Morana wheeled self-propelled artillery system from Czech manufacturer Excalibur Army following an evaluation that favored its cost and delivery schedule over the Archer...

Ukraine air defense deal with S-300-style missiles advances

Washington has cleared a potential $2.68-billion arms package designed to expand Ukraine’s air-defense capabilities, with the proposed equipment including S-300 Clone interceptors. The approval follows continued Russian missile strikes...

September 20, 2026
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Russia’s Su-57 adopts pixel camouflage for stealth

The Su-57’s external appearance reflects a different approach to camouflage compared with the relatively uniform grey finishes used on aircraft such as the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II....

September 20, 2026
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BrahMos to Su-57: India-Russia defense ties expand

Moscow and New Delhi are discussing ways to transform their long-standing defence relationship into a more technology-driven industrial partnership. Rather than focusing only on finished equipment purchases, the proposed...

September 20, 2026
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Army seeks stronger armour as Zorawar tank faces delay

The Zorawar light tank has encountered a potential schedule extension after the Indian Army requested protection levels exceeding STANAG Level 4. Developers must now improve survivability without exceeding the...

September 19, 2026
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Tejas Mk2 ground run targeted for March 2027

The TEJAS MK-2 program has reached a major development milestone, with HAL completing assembly of the complete prototype airframe. The first ground run is scheduled for March 2027, followed...

Pantsir-S1M proposed as India’s anti-drone shield

India is reportedly examining Russia’s proposal to supply Pantsir S1M systems as a mobile “bodyguard” for S-400 batteries. The possible acquisition of around 13 systems is intended to address...

September 19, 2026
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US delivers two additional Bell 412EPX helicopters

Two additional Bell 412EPX helicopters have been handed over by the United States to the Philippine Air Force, marking the second delivery under Manila’s eight-aircraft Additional Utility Helicopter Project....

September 19, 2026
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Japan Coast Guard receives seventh Miyako-class vessel

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has delivered JCG Hiroshima (PL-207), the seventh vessel of Japan’s Miyako-class large patrol ship fleet, to the Japan Coast Guard. The transfer took place at the...