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April 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

New Hypersonic Weapons Reshape Strategy

India is rapidly building powerful hypersonic weapons that can travel faster than sound at extreme speeds. Systems like Dhvani and other missiles can strike targets far away while avoiding...

April 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

New Air-to-Air Missile Program Launched

The UK and France are teaming up to build the next-generation air-to-air missile that will replace the powerful Meteor missile. They have signed an agreement to study new technologies...

April 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

K9 Howitzer Proposed for US Mobile Artillery

Hanwha Defense is offering its K9 mobile howitzer to the US Army as part of a plan to replace older artillery systems. The K9 is already used in many...

April 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Expands Military Use of Additive Manufacturing

The US military is increasingly using 3D printing to build parts faster and more efficiently, and Stratasys is playing a key role in this effort. The company is helping...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Latvia Builds Next-Gen Defense Catamaran

Latvia is advancing its maritime defense capabilities with the development of the LNT-27 tactical catamaran, a next-generation offshore vessel tailored for modern security challenges. Designed as a multi-role platform,...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

UK Upgrades Lyme Bay for Minehunting

The Royal Navy is transforming RFA Lyme Bay into a hub for autonomous mine countermeasure operations by integrating advanced uncrewed systems. The upgrade equips the vessel with modular command-and-control...

March 31, 2026
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Air Platforms

AIM-260 JATM Boosts US Air Superiority

The AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), developed by Lockheed Martin, represents the next evolution in beyond-visual-range air combat for the US Air Force and Navy. Designed to complement...

March 31, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Adani Defence to Make 100,000 Guns

Adani Defence and Aerospace has announced its capability to produce up to 100,000 firearms annually, marking a major boost to India’s domestic defense manufacturing. The company has already delivered...

March 31, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Poland Moves to Build CAMM-ER Missiles

Poland has signed an agreement to establish a production and service facility for CAMM-ER air defense missiles under the NAREW program, in collaboration with Polish Armaments Group and MBDA....

March 31, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India Develops Swarm Drone Launcher

The Indian Army has launched a program to develop a Multi-Barrel Swarm Launcher System, designed to deploy coordinated drone or missile swarms for saturation attacks. The system will support...