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New virtual tools to train Philippine Black Hawk crews

Philippine Air Force Expands Black Hawk Training Capabilities — Lockheed Martin will provide the Philippine Air Force with advanced S-70i Black Hawk training equipment and support services under a...

US deal worth $18.6M advances Kopin’s MicroLED displays

US Army Funds Kopin’s Advanced MicroLED Display Development — Kopin has received an additional $18.6 million from the US Army to advance colour MicroLED displays for military personnel, raising...

October 12, 2026
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Thales LMM missiles set for Spain’s shipborne defenses

Spain Advances Shipborne Point Defence With Lightweight Multirole Missile — Spanish defence company Indra is partnering with Thales Spain to integrate the Lightweight Multirole Missile into SILAEM, a new...

US Marines order 32 BAE recovery vehicles in $230M deal

US Marines Order 32 ACV Recovery Variants Under $230M Deal — BAE Systems has secured a $230.1-million contract modification from the US Marine Corps to produce 32 ACV-R recovery...

October 12, 2026
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First Hunter infantry fighting vehicle arrives in Latvia

Latvia Begins Hunter IFV Program With First Vehicle Delivery — Latvia has taken delivery of its first locally assembled Hunter tracked infantry fighting vehicle, marking the beginning of an...

New Patriot interceptor targets emerging hypersonic missiles

October 11, 2026
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Tarang Shakti 2026 highlights Tejas and Prachand platforms

October 11, 2026
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TATA WhAP 8×8 highlights Morocco’s defense production

October 10, 2026
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Shivalik-class ships set for Shakti warfare system upgrade

October 10, 2026
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India prepares to induct submarine-hunter INS Mangrol

INS Mangrol, the third ASW-SWC constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, is due to enter Indian Navy service in a ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on...