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September 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms

India begins construction of next-gen Navy missile ship

India’s state-owned Cochin Shipyard Limited has reached a major construction milestone for the Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel program by laying the keel of the lead ship, BY 531....

September 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

Denmark gets $425M US package for Seahawk helicopters

Washington has cleared a potential $425-million military sale to Denmark covering three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters along with mission systems, spares and support equipment. The package includes navigation devices, magnetic...

September 22, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

BrahMos interest may boost Malaysia’s defense autonomy

Kuala Lumpur has expressed interest in India’s BrahMos missile system as part of its broader effort to diversify defence and strategic partnerships. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Malaysia...

September 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

C-130J offered as India opens MTA transport aircraft tender

Lockheed Martin has offered deeper C-130J technology cooperation as part of its bid for India’s 60-aircraft Medium Transport Aircraft requirement. According to company executives, winning the competition could open...

September 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

HAL’s new naval helicopter to debut in November

HAL’s UH-M program is approaching its first major flight milestone, with the prototype of the indigenous naval utility helicopter expected to fly around November. The twin-engine aircraft was conceived...

September 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

India plans 60 new medium transport aircraft for IAF

The Indian Air Force is moving toward a major transport-aircraft modernisation program involving as many as 60 Medium Transport Aircraft and an estimated ₹1,00,000 crore investment. The requirement seeks...

September 22, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

New US Navy contract boosts L3Harris Tomahawk output

The US Navy is strengthening its Tomahawk industrial base through a multiyear agreement with L3Harris Technologies covering additional production capacity for important missile components. Working with the Naval Air...

September 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

F-35 gets Israel’s new AI-guided strike weapon

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is integrating the SPICE 1000 precision munition with Israel’s F-35 fighter aircraft, creating an additional long-range strike option. The weapon uses an electro-optical seeker and...

September 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New Ukrainian interceptor targets Russian drones at speed

The Zorelit v5 has been unveiled by Ukrainian developer Vluchnyk as a jet-propelled counter-UAS platform designed to destroy reconnaissance and kamikaze drones. An artificial-intelligence target-detection capability allows the interceptor...

September 22, 2026
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Land Platforms

Broshuis to supply Denmark with Leopard tank haulers

Denmark is expanding its heavy military transport capacity through a Broshuis order for 15 Heavy Equipment Trailers intended to support the movement of Leopard 2 tanks. Scania placed the...