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April 28, 2026
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Thai Navy Fields Amphibious 8×8 Vehicles

Thailand has moved to strengthen security along its eastern frontier by introducing new 8×8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles designed to improve mobility across land and water environments. The new...

Japan, Northrop Expand EW Cooperation

Japan is pursuing stronger electronic warfare capabilities through a new collaboration with Northrop Grumman focused on building domestic expertise, improving data management, and advancing threat simulation technologies. The initiative...

April 28, 2026
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Australia Picks HIMARS for Fires

Australia has formally selected Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS launcher and Precision Strike Missile to strengthen its long-range strike capability, choosing the system over the StrikeMaster proposal from Thales and Kongsberg....

Rheinmetall Wins $1.2B Soldier Kit Deal

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall Electronics a contract worth 1.04 billion euros ($1.2 billion) for additional Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System kits, known as IdZ-ES. The order...

Austal Delivers Final Patrol Boat

Austal Australia has delivered the 24th and final Guardian-class patrol boat under Canberra’s Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project, with the latest vessel handed over to the Maldives. The ceremony...

April 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Poland Tests AI Acoustic Drone Detection

Poland has begun field trials of new acoustic and electronic warfare technologies as part of its East Shield border security program. Central to the initiative are seven advanced acoustic...

April 28, 2026
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India Unveils BMP-2 Replacement IFV

India’s DRDO has introduced a new indigenous armored vehicle platform that could replace the Indian Army’s ageing BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle fleet. Developed by the Vehicles Research & Development...

India plans 350 km loitering strike system

Dynamatic Technologies is advancing India’s drone strike capability with the upcoming Super Kaatil system. This next-generation loitering munition combines speed, range, and autonomous targeting to enhance battlefield effectiveness. Designed...

Kalibr-PL may boost India sub strike power

Russia has offered the Kalibr-PL missile to India as a ready-to-deploy solution for long-range submarine strike capability. Its extended range significantly enhances operational reach, allowing strikes deep inside enemy...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
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HAL prepares for Tejas Mk1A handover

HAL’s recent tender activity suggests final preparations for the induction of the Tejas Mk1A fighter. Though minor in scale, the infrastructure upgrade indicates upcoming high-level events tied to the...