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March 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Indonesia, Australia Eye Defense Pact

Indonesia and Australia are expanding their defense partnership by exploring trilateral cooperation with Japan and Papua New Guinea, alongside increased intelligence sharing. The move follows a recently signed security...

March 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Taiwan Seeks Cheaper Air Defense

Taiwan is developing cost-effective air defense interceptors to address increasing threats from China, particularly the use of low-cost weapons in large-scale attacks. The initiative, led by the National Chung...

March 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Tejas Mk2 Airframe Designed for Extended Missions

The Tejas Mk2 fighter is being developed as a next-generation medium-weight aircraft intended to strengthen India’s air combat capability. Designed with greater endurance and improved performance, the aircraft incorporates...

March 15, 2026
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

SSS Defence Shows 90m Drone-Kill CUAS Suite

The T-12 CUAS system represents India’s effort to develop indigenous solutions for countering the growing threat of small unmanned aerial vehicles. Developed by SSS Defence, the system is designed...

March 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Meet MQ-25A: Navy’s Carrier-Based Refueling Drone

The MQ-25A Stingray is a revolutionary unmanned aircraft designed to transform the way naval aviation operates. As the first carrier-based drone built specifically for aerial refueling, it plays a...

March 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

All You Need to Know About the Leopard Tank

For decades, the Leopard series has stood as one of the most advanced and reliable main battle tanks used by modern armies. Developed in West Germany during the Cold...

March 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Upgraded T-72 Ajeya Tanks to Serve Till 2040

The Indian Army is implementing a comprehensive refurbishment and upgrade program for its T-72 Ajeya tanks in order to extend their service life and sustain armored combat strength. Defence...

Athens Advances Indigenous UAV Development

Greece is accelerating its drone modernization strategy through four contracts targeting combat UAV development. The program includes loitering munitions and locally produced unmanned combat aircraft designed for operational use...

March 13, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Swedish Firm Strengthens Poland Defense Ties

The Swedish defense company Saab has expanded its partnerships in Poland through agreements with PGZ and WB Group. The collaboration aims to support Poland’s Orka submarine initiative by establishing...

March 13, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Anduril Joins Autonomous Submarine Effort

Anduril has been chosen by the US Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit to participate in the XL-AUV program aimed at creating long-range autonomous underwater drones. The Dive-XL platform...