Admin - internationaldefencenews.com

September 2, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

German Navy evaluates 430-km Lora missile system

Germany has taken another step toward potentially acquiring IAI’s Naval Lora weapon after the German Navy conducted two operational firing tests of the ballistic missile. The system is being...

September 2, 2026
Admin
Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy approves new propulsion for autonomous vessels

Rolls-Royce has secured US Navy certification for its mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 marine engines for integration into tactical unmanned surface vessel applications. The approval enables these propulsion...

September 2, 2026
Admin
Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

New German system targets drones near naval vessels

Germany has unveiled a new maritime counter-UAV capability called SCILT Naval, developed to protect naval forces from close-range unmanned aerial threats. The system has been produced by Mehler Protection,...

September 2, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy adds EW functions to MQ-25 tanker drones

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $12.7-million contract to introduce additional electronic warfare-related capabilities to the MQ-25 Stingray drone. The investment focuses on improvements to the...

September 1, 2026
Admin
Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

L&T Delivers First Samarthak Multi-Purpose Ship to Indian Navy

Indian Navy Receives Indigenous INS Samarthak Multi-Purpose Vessel From L&TIndia’s naval support fleet has expanded with the delivery of INS Samarthak, the first domestically built Multi-Purpose Vessel constructed by...

September 1, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

New Delhi Considers Participation in FCAS and GCAP Future Fighter Programs

New Delhi Weighs FCAS and GCAP as India Enters Sixth-Generation Fighter DiscussionsIndia is positioning itself for a potential role in two major sixth-generation combat-air initiatives, joining the UK-Italy-Japan Global...

September 1, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms
R&D

Malaysian Army Set to Add Over 200 New Tactical Vehicles to Its Fleet

Malaysian Army Expands Tactical Mobility With 263 New VehiclesThe Malaysian Army is strengthening its battlefield mobility and scouting capabilities through the purchase of 263 tactical vehicles valued at 164.91...

September 1, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Türkiye’s Roketsan Successfully Trials ÇAKIR Missile From Land-Based Platform

Türkiye’s Roketsan Expands ÇAKIR Missile With Mobile Ground Launch CapabilityRoketsan has successfully tested the ÇAKIR cruise missile from mobile ground-based launchers, highlighting the weapon’s ability to operate with multiple...

September 1, 2026
Admin
Soldier Systems
R&D

4,700 Personnel Take Part as US and Indonesia Open Major Military Exercise

Super Garuda Shield Brings Together 4,700+ Personnel as US-Indonesia Defense Ties GrowThe United States and Indonesia have launched their annual Super Garuda Shield exercise, with more than 4,700 military...

September 1, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
R&D

MH-139 Grey Wolf Enters Service as USAF Moves Beyond UH-1N Huey

USAF Moves Beyond Huey as MH-139A Grey Wolf Enters Initial Operational ServiceThe US Air Force has reached another milestone in its helicopter modernization program with the MH-139 Grey Wolf...