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May 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

Inside Britain’s Challenger 3 program

Challenger 3 is the British Army’s next-generation main battle tank, designed to transform the aging Challenger 2 into a modern, networked combat platform. Featuring a new 120mm smoothbore gun,...

May 12, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

NGSRI flight test completed by Lockheed

Lockheed Martin has successfully tested a new missile seeker for the US Army’s NGSRI competition, the program intended to replace the aging Stinger air defense missile. The AI-enabled seeker...

May 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Coastal induction likely for new missile

India’s long-range “carrier-killer” anti-ship missile program has moved closer to operational deployment after completing developmental trials and preparing for Indian Navy user evaluations. The system is designed to target...

May 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

AMCA engine program gains Safran support

Godrej Aerospace is emerging as a major contender in India’s AMCA fighter engine program as GTRE prepares for co-development of the next-generation AHTCE turbofan engine with France’s Safran. The...

May 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

New 300kW laser weapon boosts India defense

India is developing a powerful 300-kilowatt directed-energy weapon capable of engaging threats at distances of up to 20 kilometers. Featuring advanced beam-control technologies and a large output aperture for...

May 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

L3Harris boosts Air Force network capability

The US Air Force has chosen L3Harris Technologies to help develop key components of the Advanced Battle Management System, a secure digital network designed to connect military sensors, platforms,...

May 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India to get local MICA missile support hub

MBDA and the Indian Air Force are partnering to establish a domestic maintenance and overhaul facility for MICA air-to-air missiles in India. The project supports India’s self-reliance goals by...

May 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

Inside the UK’s Ajax armored platform

The Ajax fighting vehicle is the British Army’s advanced next-generation armored platform designed for reconnaissance, digital battlefield networking, and rapid combat decision-making. Built with modern sensors, communications systems, and...

May 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

KNDS launches Leopard tank plant in Norway

Norway has opened a new Leopard 2A8 tank manufacturing center through a partnership between KNDS Deutschland and RITEK. The facility will assemble most of Norway’s new tanks locally, strengthening...

May 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Rheinmetall to build corvettes in Romania

Romania is advancing its naval modernization program by building two MMPV 90 light corvettes domestically with Rheinmetall support. The ships will feature advanced radar, anti-submarine, and air-defense systems while...