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September 23, 2026
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Tarang Shakti 2026 to feature F-35, Rafale and Tejas

Tarang Shakti 2026 will mark the first occasion on which the Indian Air Force conducts an exercise involving American F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters. The US fifth-generation aircraft are...

September 23, 2026
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China’s new nuclear sub takes shape as India’s fleet lags

Fresh commercial satellite imagery has revealed one of the clearest views yet of a new Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine being constructed at the Bohai Shipyard in Huludao. The vessel...

Thales to supply five radars for Ireland’s airspace

The Irish government has entered into an agreement with France to procure five Thales long-range radar systems as part of efforts to improve surveillance of Irish airspace. Irish media...

September 23, 2026
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India begins construction of next-gen Navy missile ship

India’s state-owned Cochin Shipyard Limited has reached a major construction milestone for the Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel program by laying the keel of the lead ship, BY 531....

Denmark gets $425M US package for Seahawk helicopters

Washington has cleared a potential $425-million military sale to Denmark covering three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters along with mission systems, spares and support equipment. The package includes navigation devices, magnetic...

BrahMos interest may boost Malaysia’s defense autonomy

Kuala Lumpur has expressed interest in India’s BrahMos missile system as part of its broader effort to diversify defence and strategic partnerships. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Malaysia...

September 22, 2026
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C-130J offered as India opens MTA transport aircraft tender

Lockheed Martin has offered deeper C-130J technology cooperation as part of its bid for India’s 60-aircraft Medium Transport Aircraft requirement. According to company executives, winning the competition could open...

September 22, 2026
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HAL’s new naval helicopter to debut in November

HAL’s UH-M program is approaching its first major flight milestone, with the prototype of the indigenous naval utility helicopter expected to fly around November. The twin-engine aircraft was conceived...

September 22, 2026
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India plans 60 new medium transport aircraft for IAF

The Indian Air Force is moving toward a major transport-aircraft modernisation program involving as many as 60 Medium Transport Aircraft and an estimated ₹1,00,000 crore investment. The requirement seeks...

New US Navy contract boosts L3Harris Tomahawk output

The US Navy is strengthening its Tomahawk industrial base through a multiyear agreement with L3Harris Technologies covering additional production capacity for important missile components. Working with the Naval Air...