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September 3, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

UK Missile-Warning Radar to Gain Serco Space-Tracking Tech

Serco has been awarded a five-year agreement by the UK Ministry of Defence to continue the operation and maintenance of the long-range ballistic missile-warning radar located at RAF Fylingdales...

September 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms

French frigates anchor Sweden’s new combat fleet

Stockholm has finalized a major naval procurement agreement with France’s Naval Group for four FDI frigates in a deal valued at roughly 47 billion Swedish kronor ($4.8 billion). The...

September 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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
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Unmanned Systems

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
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Naval Platforms

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...

August 31, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 30, 2026
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Air Platforms

Su-57 deal could reshape Kazakhstan’s air force

Kazakhstan is reportedly preparing to introduce Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, with initial aircraft potentially arriving over the next two years. Such a move would give the Kazakh Air Force...

August 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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 28, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US backs Firehawk to expand 155mm production

Firehawk Aerospace has secured a $24 million Pentagon contract to increase domestic manufacturing capacity for propellant used by the M1128 155mm base-bleed projectile.The 22-month project will expand annual production...