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August 24, 2026
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AIM-424 targets future US Navy fighter fleet

The US Navy has revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a previously little-known long-range air-to-air missile being developed for current and future generations of fighter aircraft. The weapon was displayed publicly...

August 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
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New Saab UAV targets high-speed stealth missions

Saab has displayed a full-scale model of its A3-001 concept, offering a glimpse into a potential future autonomous fighter and loyal-wingman platform. The concept is aimed at exploring technologies...

August 24, 2026
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Land Platforms
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US approves major Stryker deal for Argentina

Argentina has formalized an agreement with the United States to procure 235 Stryker 8×8 armored vehicles, strengthening its plans to modernize the Argentine Army’s mechanized capabilities.The letter of acceptance...

August 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy receives lead LCU 1700 landing craft

The US Navy has taken delivery of LCU 1710, the first vessel in its new LCU 1700 landing craft class, from Austal USA. The handover follows a framework agreement...

Canada selects Kongsberg for remote weapon systems

Kongsberg has signed a new 1.1-billion-Norwegian-krona agreement, valued at roughly $118 million, with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for the supply of Protector RS4 remote weapon stations to the Canadian...

August 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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New cruise missile concept targets Tejas Mk1A

D-Propulse has presented a future concept for a compact air-launched cruise missile using rotating detonation engine propulsion. The proposed system is intended to deliver high-speed, long-range performance while remaining...

August 23, 2026
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DRDO upgrades Netra Mk1 with advanced EO/IR imaging

India is reportedly exploring the addition of a multispectral Long Range Oblique Photography system to its Netra Mk1 airborne early warning aircraft. The proposed EO/IR payload would provide long-distance...

August 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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India’s Akashteer advances integrated air defense

Akashteer has emerged as a key element of India’s effort to modernize ground-based air-defense command and control. Developed by Bharat Electronics with support from DRDO and ISRO, the system...

August 22, 2026
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Indian Navy receives third Mangrol-class ASW vessel

India’s Cochin Shipyard has formally delivered Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft in an eight-vessel series, to the Indian Navy. The handover strengthens the Navy’s ability to...

August 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Suparna-X2 targets persistent high-endurance surveillance

OctayN Aerospace has unveiled the Suparna-X2, an unmanned aircraft concept focused on persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. The platform uses solar energy as a key component of its...