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March 25, 2026
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South Korea Rolls Out KF-21 Fighter

Korea Aerospace Industries has unveiled the first mass-produced KF-21 Boramae fighter, marking a major milestone in South Korea’s long-term effort to develop an indigenous combat aircraft. The program, initiated...

March 25, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Mergers & JV

LIG Nex1, Palantir Expand UAE Ties

LIG Nex1 and Palantir Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to develop integrated air defense systems and unmanned platforms for the United Arab Emirates. The collaboration combines LIG...

CACI Wins $85M US Navy Deal

CACI International has secured a contract valued at $85 million under the US Navy’s SeaPort Next Generation program to provide comprehensive engineering and technical support for naval platforms. The...

March 25, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Irish Plant Linked to Russia Supply Chain

A joint investigation conducted by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project and The Irish Times has revealed potential indirect links between Ireland’s Aughinish Alumina refinery and Russia’s defense...

Germany Receives Steyr GL-40 Launchers

The German Armed Forces have begun taking delivery of GL-40 grenade launchers from Austrian manufacturer Steyr Arms, marking progress under an expanded procurement agreement linked to a 2024 contract....

US Army, Navy Build AI Translation Tool

The United States military is taking a significant step toward overcoming language barriers in modern battlefields by developing a portable, AI-enabled translation system known as ULTRA-MAR. This initiative is...

March 24, 2026
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R&D

Bhaumi Stand-Off Weapon Enters Testing

DRDO is advancing the Bhaumi air-to-surface weapon, a long-range system designed for high-impact strikes. Integrated with the Su-30MKI, it targets strategic infrastructure from safe distances. The weapon strengthens India’s...

March 24, 2026
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New Aerial C-UAS System Planned

Defence India Startup Challenge 14 is encouraging development of airborne counter-drone solutions for helicopters. The Indian Army aims to deploy systems that detect and disrupt UAV threats using advanced...

₹40,000 Cr Naval Expansion Announced

India is set to modernize its navy through a major corvette acquisition program worth ₹40,000 crore. Built domestically by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Goa Shipyard, the ships will replace...

March 24, 2026
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DRDO LRASSCM Boosts Strike Capability

DRDO is advancing a supersonic cruise missile program aimed at boosting India’s stand-off strike capabilities. Designed for integration with the Su-30MKI, the LRASSCM offers high-speed precision targeting with extended...