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April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

M-346 trainer may boost Morocco ties

Leonardo is actively promoting its M-346 advanced trainer to Morocco as part of a competitive procurement process. The aircraft offers modern training and light combat capability but faces strong...

Bushmaster vehicles, trucks get funding boost

Australia is investing heavily in modernizing its land forces with a 1.2 billion AUD package focused on next-generation mobility platforms. The plan includes new Bushmaster vehicles and upgrades to...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Hypersonic missile planned for F/A-18 jets

The US Navy is advancing its Blackbeard hypersonic missile program through a contract with Castelion. Designed as a cost-effective alternative to traditional long-range missiles, it provides high-speed strike capability...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

F-35 upgrades accelerated with new funding

Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the US Department of Defense to expand the F-35 testing fleet with three specialized aircraft. These platforms will help accelerate development and...

Mogami warships get Rolls-Royce engines

Australia has chosen Rolls-Royce MT30 turbines to power its future Mogami-class frigates, enhancing fleet performance and standardization. The system combines gas turbines with diesel engines for high speed and...

Brazil expands Tamandaré warship program

Brazil and Germany are expanding naval cooperation through an order for four additional Tamandaré-class frigates. Built domestically by the Águas Azuis consortium, the ships are designed to replace aging...

April 26, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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DRDO VL-SRSAM set for production clearance

India’s VL-SRSAM naval missile system is nearing induction after successful trials. With improved range up to 80 km and high-speed interception capability, it is designed to counter fast, low-flying...

April 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

India reveals tracked and wheeled armour

India’s new armoured platforms developed by DRDO combine tracked and wheeled designs with advanced protection and firepower systems. They feature a remote 30 mm turret, missile-launch capability, and strong...

April 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

ULM-ER upgrade offers 10 km strike range

Adani Defence’s latest ULM-ER missile, developed with DRDO, expands drone-based strike capability with longer range and improved guidance. It can be launched from UAVs and travels up to 10...

India gets first wire-guided heavy torpedo

BDL, in collaboration with NSTL, has successfully produced India’s first advanced heavyweight torpedo with wire-guided fiber-optic control and acoustic homing technology. Designed for operational and combat use, it significantly...