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IAF seeks cheaper alternative for close-range combat

India is expanding the role of MBDA’s ASRAAM within its fighter fleet, but the missile’s premium technology and cost could encourage the development of a second, lower-priced weapon for...

August 30, 2026
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Su-57 deal could reshape Kazakhstan’s air force

Kazakhstan is reportedly preparing to introduce Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, with initial aircraft potentially arriving over the next two years. Such a move would give the Kazakh Air Force...

August 30, 2026
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DAPA seeks concepts for Korea’s future fighter

South Korea has formally begun exploring the technologies and design concepts that could underpin its first indigenous sixth-generation fighter. The country’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration issued a Request for...

August 29, 2026
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ADA seeks automated harness testing for LCA Mk2

A new Aeronautical Development Agency tender linked to the LCA Mk2’s first prototype provides another indication of the fighter’s progression toward detailed systems integration and future testing.The requirement focuses...

August 29, 2026
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India could become C-390 manufacturing base

Embraer is positioning India as a potential second manufacturing centre for its C-390 Millennium transport aircraft if the platform is chosen by the Indian Air Force under the Medium...

Manila considers $200M Akash 1S missile purchase

The Philippines may be preparing to deepen its defence cooperation with India by exploring the acquisition of the domestically developed Akash surface-to-air missile system.Reports have suggested that Manila could...

US Javelin deal could boost India’s anti-tank arsenal

The Indian Army has formally advanced its planned procurement of the Javelin anti-tank guided missile through the United States Foreign Military Sales mechanism, marking another development in the expanding...

August 28, 2026
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Netherlands adopts Saab Barracuda camouflage tech

The Netherlands has signed a framework agreement with Saab for the delivery of Barracuda Mobile Camouflage Systems designed to improve the survivability of Dutch military vehicles.The defense ministry has...

US backs Firehawk to expand 155mm production

Firehawk Aerospace has secured a $24 million Pentagon contract to increase domestic manufacturing capacity for propellant used by the M1128 155mm base-bleed projectile.The 22-month project will expand annual production...

August 28, 2026
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Bradley vehicle trial explores robotic swarm control

The US Army has conducted an evaluation of FireAnt unmanned ground vehicles integrated with an M2A4 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, demonstrating a potential method for carrying small robotic systems...