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August 25, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Patria 6×6 fleet expands under Norway’s CAVS deal

Norway has placed an order for 20 Patria 6×6 armored vehicles through the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System initiative. The initial vehicles will be configured for command-and-control duties and...

UK extends Giraffe 1X radar support with Saab

Saab UK has received a £1.8 million contract from the UK’s Defence Equipment and Support organization to provide continued logistics support for the Giraffe 1X radar. The agreement covers...

August 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

US Navy Unveils New AIM-424 Air-to-Air Missile

The US Navy has disclosed the AIM-424 “Malice,” a new long-range air-to-air missile being developed by Raytheon for fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-generation aircraft. The weapon is intended for platforms...

August 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Saab Reveals New Supersonic Stealth Drone

Saab has unveiled a full-scale model of A3-001, a concept for a stealthy autonomous supersonic fighter designed for future air combat. The aircraft is envisioned as a potential loyal-wingman...

August 24, 2026
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Argentina Buys 235 Stryker Vehicles From US

Argentina has signed a letter of acceptance with the United States to acquire 235 Stryker 8×8 armored vehicles for its Army. The planned purchase covers infantry carrier, command, fire-support,...

August 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Austal Delivers First LCU 1700 to US Navy

Austal USA has delivered the US Navy’s first LCU 1700-class landing craft, LCU 1710, under a framework agreement signed in 2023. The vessel is intended to replace older landing...

Kongsberg Wins $118M Canadian Army Deal

Kongsberg has secured a NOK 1.1 billion ($118 million) contract from General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to supply Protector RS4 remote weapon stations for the Canadian Army’s Armoured Combat Support...

August 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

D-Propulse Proposes RDE-Powered Air-Launched Cruise Missile That Could Fly on Tejas Mk1A With BrahMos-A-Class Range

D-Propulse founder and CEO Saurav Jha, speaking on the 50th episode of the Ctrl Alt Defence podcast, outlined an ambitious longer-term application for the company’s Rotating Detonation Engine technology....

August 23, 2026
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Air Platforms
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DRDO’s Netra Mk1 AEW&CS to Get Multispectral LOROP EO/IR System for 100+ km Imaging

India’s indigenous airborne early warning fleet is set for a major sensor upgrade. DRDO’s Netra Mkl Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&CS) is reportedly being lined up to...

August 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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India’s Akashteer: The Combat-Tested Command System Unifying Global Arsenal Networks

India’s Akashteer—a fully automated, Al-enabled Air Defence Control and Reporting System developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in collaboration with the DRDO and ISRO—serves as the digital backbone for...