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May 27, 2026
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Land Platforms

Netherlands joins European procurement push

The Dutch government has formally proposed joining OCCAR as part of efforts to deepen European defense cooperation and streamline multinational procurement programs. If approved by parliament, the Netherlands would...

May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Scorpene production moves toward rollout

The US Coast Guard is exploring the use of high-power microwave weapons to stop fast-moving smuggling boats and unmanned surface vessels. The planned system would disable onboard electronics through...

May 26, 2026
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Japan targets NZ frigate requirement

MQ-9 Reaper drones assigned to US Air Force Special Operations Command are now capable of carrying GBU-39B precision-guided bombs, adding greater stand-off strike capability to the platform. The low-yield...

May 26, 2026
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Seoul pushes indigenous nuclear submarines

Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter crews trained alongside Puma drones during a multinational exercise in Norway focused on countering coastal and maritime threats. The exercise combined drone reconnaissance, electronic warfare...

May 26, 2026
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Polaris delivers more tactical vehicles

The Royal Australian Air Force is preparing to phase out its C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters while transitioning toward alternative transport solutions aligned with Canberra’s evolving defense priorities. Despite the...

May 26, 2026
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Dutch Army boosts Boxer vehicle protection

Arcfield will continue providing engineering and technical support for the US Navy’s submarine combat systems following a new follow-on contract award. The work includes software development, cybersecurity, systems integration,...

May 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Gandiva missile trials planned for 2027

The Astra Mk3 missile program represents India’s effort to field a next-generation beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile equipped with ramjet propulsion and advanced electronic warfare resistance. Upcoming airborne and live-fire testing...

May 25, 2026
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FRCV armor designed against heavy threats

The Future Ready Combat Vehicle program is driving India’s development of next-generation armour technologies designed to withstand increasingly powerful tank ammunition and kinetic penetrators. DMRL’s research focuses on combining...

May 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

SSS Defence upgrades indigenous sniper rifle

SSS Defence has launched the Viper Mach 2 as part of a broader modernization of its sniper rifle portfolio. The upgraded platform introduces improvements in weight reduction, operator ergonomics,...

May 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

Airbus to deliver C295 transports to Thailand

Airbus has secured another C295 order from Thailand as the country continues strengthening its tactical airlift and transport capability. The medium-range twin-turboprop aircraft is designed for cargo transport, troop...