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September 28, 2026
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Kongsberg Orders Boreas Navigation Systems for Counter-Drone Platforms

Australian company Advanced Navigation has secured a 16-million-euro ($19 million) agreement to supply hundreds of Boreas inertial navigation systems to Norway’s Kongsberg for installation on the PROTECTOR counter-drone platform....

September 28, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Fincantieri Delivers Italian Navy’s 7th Thaon di Revel Patrol Boat

The Italian Navy has taken delivery of its seventh Thaon di Revel-class multipurpose offshore patrol vessel from Fincantieri as part of a contract signed in 2019. The handover for...

Latvia Eyes Barracuda Missiles From Anduril

Latvia has announced its intent to procure the Barracuda family of jet-powered cruise missiles from US defense contractor Anduril Industries. President Edgars Rinkēvičs highlighted the potential missile purchase following...

September 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

200 US airmen join F-35 debut at Tarang Shakti

F-35 Makes Indian Exercise Debut as Tarang Shakti Enters High-End Phase The US has deployed six F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters and more than 200 Airmen to Jodhpur for...

September 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Cochin Shipyard expands into European green ship design

CSL Expands European Footprint Through Conoship Investment Cochin Shipyard Limited has entered the European ship-design market through the acquisition of a 23% equity interest in Dutch engineering and design...

September 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Avenger S75E brings multispectral targeting to aircraft

Avenger S75E Combines Daylight and Infrared Imaging in Lightweight Airborne Package Indian defence technology company Tonbo Imaging has developed the Avenger S75E as a lightweight airborne surveillance and targeting...

September 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Indigenous VR trainer contract signed for Mirage-2000

Mirage-2000 Training Moves Further Into Indigenous Simulation Technology The Indian Air Force is acquiring a virtual-reality Part-Task Trainer for Mirage-2000 aircrew, providing an indigenous alternative for practising selected aircraft...

India expands fighter, missile production as exports grow

New Fighter Lines and Wider Private Participation Form India’s Defence Manufacturing Plan India is looking to diversify its fighter aircraft production capacity by establishing more than one manufacturing line....

September 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
Communication and Electronics

Shipping error sends Australia’s F-35 parts to China

A shipment containing components from an Australian F-35 fighter reportedly ended up in Hong Kong after being diverted from its planned route to the United States for maintenance. The...

September 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Triton, Peregrine and Poseidon hit key Australian ISR goals

Australia has formally reached initial operational capability for its MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft and MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare jets, while also completing upgrades to its P-8A Poseidon fleet....