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January 1, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Kalyani’s 76mm, 30mm Naval Guns to Enter Testing in 2026

Bharat Forge subsidiary Kalyani Strategic Systems is set to commence proof testing of its newly developed 76mm and 30mm indigenous naval cannons in 2026, signaling a significant advancement in...

December 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Aselsan Tolun Munition Tested from Turkish F-16

Turkey has completed the first live air-to-ground firing of the Aselsan-developed Tolun precision-guided munition from an F-16 multirole fighter, confirming the weapon’s operational maturity. Video released by Aselsan shows...

December 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

France’s SAMP/T NG Test Boosts Ukraine Plans

France has carried out the first live-fire test of the SAMP/T NG air defense system, confirming key capabilities of its next-generation engagement module and Ground Fire radar. Conducted at...

December 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

South Korea Advances Naval Manned-Unmanned Autonomy

South Korea is accelerating efforts to integrate autonomous surface combatants into its naval force structure, aiming to enable effective manned-unmanned teaming in maritime operations. The initiative focuses on developing...

December 23, 2025
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Land Platforms

Poland Advances Heavy Armor Strategy With New Ratel IFV

A new heavy infantry fighting vehicle under development in Poland is signaling a strategic shift toward greater armor protection and survivability on the modern battlefield. The vehicle, designated Ratel,...

December 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

USAF to Test PhantomStrike Radar on VISTA Aircraft

The US Air Force has chosen Raytheon’s PhantomStrike radar to equip its autonomous X-62A VISTA test aircraft, marking a significant step forward in advanced sensor integration and artificial intelligence...

December 21, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

USMC Trials Red Wolf Missile in AH-1Z Strike Test

The U.S. Marine Corps has advanced its long-range strike capabilities with a successful low-altitude test firing of the Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, according to...

December 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Extended-Range GMLRS Crosses 100 Km

US defense major Lockheed Martin has completed a successful flight test of the Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, marking a significant advance in US Army long-range rocket artillery...

December 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

Lockheed and 4iG Explore HIMARS on Hungarian Vehicles

US defense giant Lockheed Martin has partnered with Hungary’s 4iG Space and Defence Technologies to assess the integration of advanced rocket artillery solutions for the Hungarian Armed Forces. The...

December 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

KAI Selects BAE IFF System for KF-21 Fighter Jet

BAE Systems has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries to supply a next-generation Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) solution for the KF-21 Boramae fighter, under a contract valued at...