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April 27, 2026
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Mogami warships get Rolls-Royce engines

Australia has chosen Rolls-Royce MT30 turbines to power its future Mogami-class frigates, enhancing fleet performance and standardization. The system combines gas turbines with diesel engines for high speed and...

April 26, 2026
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ULM-ER upgrade offers 10 km strike range

Adani Defence’s latest ULM-ER missile, developed with DRDO, expands drone-based strike capability with longer range and improved guidance. It can be launched from UAVs and travels up to 10...

April 25, 2026
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Indian Navy may get Saab integrated mast

Saab’s SLIM concept replaces multiple separate mast-mounted systems with a unified composite structure housing all sensors and communication units. Inspired by stealth corvette design, it uses advanced materials to...

April 25, 2026
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India gets first wire-guided heavy torpedo

BDL, in collaboration with NSTL, has successfully produced India’s first advanced heavyweight torpedo with wire-guided fiber-optic control and acoustic homing technology. Designed for operational and combat use, it significantly...

April 21, 2026
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US Clears $11.9B Aegis Sale to Germany

Germany has moved closer to fielding advanced missile-defense frigates after Washington cleared an $11.9 billion Aegis combat system package. The proposed deal includes eight shipsets featuring SPY-6 radars, Mk...

April 21, 2026
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Brazil, EDGE Team on Naval Cyber

The Brazilian Navy has partnered with EDGE of the UAE to enhance protection of military networks and maritime infrastructure against cyber threats. Signed in São Paulo, the agreement covers...

April 19, 2026
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DRDO Preps 100kW Naval Laser Test

DRDO is preparing a major step in naval air defense with planned testing of a 100 kW directed energy laser weapon for Indian warships under the DURGA II program....

April 18, 2026
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India Eyes LiB Scorpene With BrahMos

France’s Naval Group has proposed a next-generation Scorpene Evolved submarine to India, centered on lithium-ion battery technology. The change promises longer submerged operations, faster charging, and lower acoustic signature...

April 17, 2026
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Rheinmetall Starts Final Type 424 Ship

Naval Vessels Lürssen has started production of the third and final Type 424 signals intelligence vessel for the Germany Navy. The ships will replace the aging Type 423 Oste-class...

April 17, 2026
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Navantia, tkMS Team on Submarines

Spain’s Navantia and Germany’s thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have signed an MoU to explore joint shipbuilding opportunities tied to submarine programs in Europe, NATO, and export markets. The partnership seeks...