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September 11, 2026
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Australian military puts NASAMS air defense into service

Australia has declared its Army-operated NASAMS capability fully operational, strengthening the country’s layered air-defence network. Reaching final operational capability means the system has met its required operational standards and...

September 5, 2026
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Astra Mk1A range trials target 160 km later this year

The Astra Mk1 BVRAAM is being prepared for a significant range enhancement that could extend its reach from the current figure of roughly 110 km to about 160 km....

September 3, 2026
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Japan Eyes Submarine-Launched Hypersonic Weapons

Japan is considering the development of a new hypersonic guided missile (HGM) designed for launch from underwater platforms, according to a budget request submitted by the nation’s Ministry of...

September 2, 2026
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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 1, 2026
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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...

August 31, 2026
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New Javelin deal boosts India’s anti-tank arsenal

India has taken a major step toward strengthening its infantry anti-armour capability after the Indian Army signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the procurement of the US-made...

August 31, 2026
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JR3 offers affordable option for HIMARS exercises

Lockheed Martin has successfully carried out another flight test of its Joint Reduced Range Rocket, a training system intended to replace the US Army’s current reduced-range practice rocket. The...

August 30, 2026
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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 29, 2026
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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 29, 2026
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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...