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May 26, 2026
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Land Platforms

Polaris secures MRZR Alpha vehicle deal

The US Marine Corps is expanding its fleet of Polaris MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles under a new multi-year contract focused on mobility and expeditionary power generation. The latest...

May 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

May 25, 2026
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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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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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India develops next-gen tank protection

The Future Ready Combat Vehicle program is driving India’s development of advanced armour systems capable of resisting increasingly powerful armour-piercing ammunition used by modern tanks. DMRL’s research focuses on...

May 24, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Punjab Police Gets New Indigenous SMGs

Indian small arms manufacturer SSS Defence has strengthened its position in the domestic defense sector after successfully delivering additional G72 submachine guns to the Punjab Police. The development reflects...

May 24, 2026
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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 23, 2026
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First F-35 Fighters Head to Poland

Poland’s ongoing military modernization drive has entered a new phase as the country prepares to receive its first F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters from the United States under a...

May 23, 2026
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Indian Army Receives 1000th T-90

India has achieved a significant defense manufacturing milestone with the delivery of the 1000th indigenously produced T-90(IM) tank by Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited to the Indian Army. Manufactured at...

May 20, 2026
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Airbus Opens A330 Conversion Center

has announced plans to establish a new A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport conversion facility in Seville, Spain, as part of efforts to increase global military tanker production capacity. The...