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November 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Rafale Marine and joint drills strengthen India-France ties

The strategic partnership between India and France, formally established in 1998, has developed into a broad relationship covering defence manufacturing, military exercises, maritime security, research, advanced technology, and space...

October 29, 2026
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Air Platforms

Canada’s next-gen combat aircraft options draw BAE, Bombardier

BAE Systems and Bombardier have signed an agreement to investigate potential collaboration on Canada’s future combat aviation capabilities. The memorandum of understanding will allow the two companies to assess...

October 19, 2026
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Land Platforms

New Oshkosh partnership targets mobile power for troops

US Military Trucks Could Gain Onboard Power for Directed-Energy and Counter-Drone Systems — Oshkosh Defense and Michigan Tech’s APS LABS are developing a truck-mounted electricity-generation kit to support power-intensive...

October 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Croatia, Navantia pursue multi-role corvette project

Navantia is positioning itself for Croatia’s planned two-ship corvette acquisition by partnering with AITAC and Iskra Shipyard. The agreements signed in Šibenik provide for potential Croatian involvement in engineering,...

October 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Australia gets loitering munition partnership from Shield AI

The partnership between Shield AI and Innovaero Technologies is aimed at adding advanced autonomous capabilities to Australia’s OWL series of one-way loitering munitions. The companies have signed an MoU...

October 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Voyager and Anduril partner on weapons defense systems

A new strategic relationship between Anduril Industries and Voyager Technologies will expand cooperation in propulsion, energetics, and manufacturing for US missile and weapons programmes. The partnership covers development, testing,...

September 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Italy, Indonesia join forces to modernize first carrier

Fincantieri and Surabaya-based PT PAL Indonesia have signed an MoU to cooperate on the future modernization of KRI Sriwijaya, the Indonesian Navy’s first aircraft carrier. The ship previously operated...

September 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

Veer Guardian 2026 wraps up India-Japan air exercise

Veer Guardian 2026 has concluded at Jodhpur after 14 days of joint air training between the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The exercise, which ended September...

September 20, 2026
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Air Platforms

BrahMos to Su-57: India-Russia defense ties expand

Moscow and New Delhi are discussing ways to transform their long-standing defence relationship into a more technology-driven industrial partnership. Rather than focusing only on finished equipment purchases, the proposed...

September 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

Northrop Grumman drops out of US Navy trainer contest

Northrop Grumman has departed the Sierra Nevada Corporation-led industrial team competing to supply the US Navy’s next-generation undergraduate jet trainer. The team’s Freedom aircraft proposal will continue with Sierra...