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Airbus to supply C295s to Thailand

Airbus has secured another order from Thailand for two additional C295 tactical transport aircraft, expanding the country’s operational fleet and reinforcing its medium-lift air mobility capability. The aircraft are...

May 25, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Next-gen amphibious vehicle revealed

Hanwha Aerospace’s new KAAV II amphibious assault vehicle represents South Korea’s effort to modernize its marine combat capabilities with improved survivability and firepower. Developed over more than a decade,...

Embraer discusses C-390 sustainment plan

Greece and Embraer are exploring a new partnership focused on in-country support for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. The proposed arrangement would enable Hellenic Aerospace Industry to conduct...

May 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Microwave system to counter smuggling boats

The US Coast Guard plans to develop a high-power microwave capability for small interception craft to counter smuggling vessels, jet skis, and unmanned surface threats. Working with Lockheed Martin,...

May 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US upgrades Reapers with precision strikes

The MQ-9 Reaper drone has gained a new precision strike capability through the integration of the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb by US Air Force Special Operations Command. The lightweight...

May 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Norwegian drills feature drone integration

During the Tamber Shield exercise in Norway, Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter crews trained alongside Puma drones to improve coordination against high-speed maritime threats. The unmanned systems provided reconnaissance and...

Spartan aircraft set for decommissioning

Canberra has announced plans to phase out its C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft and replace them with commercial platforms better suited for regional airlift and surveillance tasks. The decision...

US Navy awards combat systems support deal

The US Navy has awarded Arcfield a follow-on contract worth $75 million to continue engineering and technical support for submarine combat control systems, including the AN/BYG-1 platform. The program...

China Deploys Over 100 Regional Ships

Taiwan has expressed growing concern after Chinese forces reportedly deployed more than 100 naval, coast guard, and support vessels across regional waters extending from the Yellow Sea to the...

May 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Inside Russia’s MiG-35 Combat Jet

The MiG-35 fighter aircraft represents Russia’s effort to modernize the proven MiG-29 platform into a capable multirole combat aircraft suited for contemporary air warfare environments. Developed as a more...