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July 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Poland to Host Anduril Barracuda Missile Plant

Poland’s defense industry is expanding its precision-strike manufacturing capability through a new partnership between PGZ and American defense technology company Anduril. The agreement establishes local production of the Barracuda-500M...

July 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms

TKMS Wins Canada’s Next-Gen Submarine Program

Canada has chosen Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to lead one of the country’s most ambitious naval modernization programs. The project will replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s aging Victoria-class submarines...

July 6, 2026
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UK Drops Meteor Upgrade for New Missile

The UK has decided against a mid-life upgrade for the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile and will instead pursue a next-generation replacement through its Future Air Superiority Effectors (FASE) program....

July 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Indonesia Begins Scorpène Submarine Build

Indonesia’s PT PAL and France’s Naval Group have commenced construction of the first two Evolved Scorpène submarines, marking a significant milestone in the country’s naval modernization program. Built under...

July 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Hanwha Unveils Missile-Armed Robot Warship

Hanwha Systems has introduced the Striker-S unmanned surface vessel, a modular naval platform designed to operate alongside crewed warships and shore-based command centers. Capable of carrying up to 10...

July 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

Germany Unveils 950-Km Stealth Drone

German company Quantum Cyber has unveiled the PHANTOM-950, a long-range stealth unmanned aerial system designed for operations in contested airspace. Featuring a blended-wing configuration and multi-stage propulsion system, the...

July 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Eurofighter Typhoon: Complete Fighter Guide

The Eurofighter Typhoon is one of Europe’s leading multirole combat aircraft, designed to perform air superiority, precision strike, and reconnaissance missions with exceptional flexibility. Developed jointly by the UK,...

July 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

India, France Advance 6th-Gen Fighter Plan

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) MkII is being developed as a 5.5-generation stealth fighter featuring an AI-powered Electronic Pilot (E-Pilot) system to enhance combat effectiveness and reduce pilot...

July 5, 2026
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India Pushes Sixth-Gen Fighter Ambitions

India is exploring participation in Europe’s sixth-generation fighter aircraft programs as part of its long-term strategy to access next-generation air combat technologies. The Ministry of Defence has expressed interest...

July 5, 2026
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DRDO Develops Quantum Navigation Prototype

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing an indigenous Atomic Co-Magnetometer Gyroscope (ACMG) prototype to advance next-generation quantum sensing and inertial navigation capabilities. Leveraging quantum properties instead...