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May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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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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 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

British forces test manned-unmanned teaming

Poland’s PGZ and Sweden’s Saab have deepened naval defense cooperation through a new agreement covering submarines, underwater systems, and maritime technology development. The partnership includes joint export opportunities, supply...

May 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

Reapers enhanced with long-range weapons

The US Army has awarded Elbit Systems a major contract to continue supplying ENVG-B night vision systems for frontline troops. The wearable platform integrates thermal sensing, augmented reality, and...

May 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Coast Guard eyes directed-energy defense

Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia-based Milrem Robotics are jointly targeting Romania’s future unmanned ground vehicle requirements through a partnership focused on robotic battlefield support systems. Their proposed solution combines autonomous...

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 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

MiG-35 Fighter Designed for Modern Combat

The MiG-35 is Russia’s latest multirole fighter derived from the MiG-29 family, designed to deliver modern combat performance without the cost and complexity of stealth aircraft. Equipped with upgraded...

May 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms

MK 48 Torpedo: Advanced Naval Strike System

The MK 48 torpedo is a submarine-fired heavyweight weapon built for modern naval warfare, capable of destroying both surface ships and submarines with advanced acoustic tracking and autonomous guidance....

May 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

India Develops 105mm Gun for Zorawar Program

India is developing a domestically produced 105mm tank gun for the Zorawar Light Battle Tank as part of efforts to increase indigenous defense capability. The new weapon will eventually...

May 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

India’s LVCCS to Boost Automated Strike Accuracy

India’s Army is advancing a new indigenous command-and-control platform called LVCCS to digitally coordinate artillery, missile, rocket, and drone strike operations. The system is intended to streamline targeting, fire...