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Thailand Eyes BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile Deal

Thailand is considering acquiring India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in its anti-ship configuration as part of efforts to strengthen the Royal Thai Navy’s maritime deterrence capabilities. The potential procurement...

Garud Commandos to Get New Micro UAVs

The US Navy has awarded incentive contract modifications worth a combined $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding for additional Virginia- and...

August 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Brahmastra Eyes Local Plamen Rocket Production

Lithuania has awarded YIT Lietuva a €30 million contract to construct a Leopard 2A8 tank production and maintenance facility at the Kaunas Free Economic Zone. The nearly 10-hectare site...

August 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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BAE Eyes Local Tridon Mk 2 Production

Australia has conducted a live-fire demonstration of its developmental Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense system, testing the integration of its major components during an operational engagement. The demonstration took place...

August 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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India Develops Compact UAV-Launched Missile

Taiwan is preparing to introduce a new domestically developed reconnaissance vehicle under the Iron Cavalry Project, with 246 units planned for production between 2028 and 2033. Designed for army...

August 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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India Extends Akash Missile Production Beyond 2030

Australia has selected Leidos Australia’s Gibbs & Cox division to lead the preliminary design of a contingency floating dry dock for the country’s future Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines. The facility...

August 3, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall to Arm UK’s 72 RCH 155 Howitzers

Rheinmetall has secured a three-digit-million-euro contract to supply weapon systems for 72 RCH 155 Remote Controlled Howitzers ordered by the UK Army. The agreement covers elevating masses, onboard tools...

August 2, 2026
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Communication & Electronics
R&D

C4ISR Explained: A Quick Defense Guide

Lithuania to Build Leopard 2A8 Production and Maintenance FacilityLithuanian construction company YIT Lietuva has secured a contract worth about €30 million to build a Leopard 2A8 production and maintenance...

August 1, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Mirage 2000: Inside France’s Iconic Fighter

Australia Conducts Live-Fire Test of Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense SystemAustralia has conducted a live-fire demonstration of its developmental Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense system, testing how its major components operate...