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August 3, 2026
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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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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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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...

July 30, 2026
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Future Ground Air Defense Prototype Tested

Australia has advanced its Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense program by successfully testing a prototype during a live-fire exercise at the Woomera Test Range. Conducted as part of Exercise Taipan...

July 27, 2026
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MBDA Starts Low-Rate Production of SPEAR 3 Precision Standoff Missile

MBDA has commenced low-rate initial production (LRIP) of its SPEAR 3 air-launched mini cruise missile following the successful completion of flight testing, with initial deliveries expected in early 2027....

July 25, 2026
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Successful trial confirms Kusha M1 performance

India’s indigenous Project Kusha continues to make steady progress as engineers advance the country’s next generation of long-range air defense technology. Recent testing demonstrated encouraging performance from one of...

July 23, 2026
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Navy backs affordable strike missile program

The US Navy is advancing development of a new affordable cruise missile designed to strengthen the strike capabilities of allied and partner nations. CoAspire has been selected to develop...

July 18, 2026
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BrahMos order boosts PTC’s defence capabilities

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has revealed additional details of the internal radar integration architecture developed for the Tejas Mk1A, offering an unprecedented look at the structural engineering supporting its Active...

July 14, 2026
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$798M contract expands Golden Dome constellation

Sierra Space has been awarded a $798-million contract by the US Space Development Agency to develop 18 advanced missile warning and tracking satellites for the Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche...

July 8, 2026
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Raytheon, Europe Boost Stinger Missile Output

Raytheon is strengthening Europe’s air defense industrial base by expanding production of the combat-proven Stinger missile through partnerships with major European defense companies. German and Dutch manufacturers will produce...