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June 3, 2026
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Air Platforms

First Gripen F Fighter Unveiled

The rollout of the first Gripen F marks a significant milestone in Saab’s Gripen fighter program and highlights growing defense-industrial cooperation with Brazil. Designed as a two-seat aircraft, the...

June 3, 2026
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Land Platforms

V-BAT Deal Boosts Greek Maritime ISR

The Hellenic Army is strengthening its unmanned aerial capabilities through a new partnership with Shield AI focused on expanding the V-BAT drone fleet. The agreement supports Greece’s efforts to...

June 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Eight-Shotgun Turret Targets Drones

A new counter-unmanned aerial system developed by Beretta Defense Technologies and DUALEE combines eight Benelli Drone Guardian shotguns into a single remotely operated turret. Known as LIVET, the platform...

June 2, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Canada Starts Production of Ukrainian Drones

Canada and Ukraine have strengthened their defense cooperation through a new industrial partnership aimed at manufacturing Ukrainian-designed reconnaissance unmanned aerial systems in Canada. The agreement, signed between defense agencies...

June 2, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Turkey Eyes Joint Drone Program With Japan

Turkey has announced plans to deepen defense-industrial cooperation with Japan through the joint development and production of unmanned aerial systems. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that Turkey’s mature...

June 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

GD Proposes Grizzly 155mm Howitzer

General Dynamics Land Systems Canada has revealed the Grizzly, a new 10×10 wheeled self-propelled artillery platform developed in partnership with KNDS Deutschland. Armed with a 155mm artillery system, the...

June 1, 2026
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Air Platforms

F-22 Raptor: US Air Dominance Fighter

The F-22 Raptor continues to be regarded as one of the most advanced air superiority fighters ever developed, representing the pinnacle of fifth-generation combat aviation. Designed through the United...

June 1, 2026
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Data Patterns Developing AMCA Cockpit

The successful maiden flight of Russia’s twin-seat Su-57D stealth fighter has generated renewed discussion regarding India’s possible involvement in the program. Developed with export customers in mind, the aircraft...

May 31, 2026
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MiG-29UPG Gets Weapons Overhaul

Taiwan has reported a significant increase in Chinese maritime activity, with more than 100 naval, coast guard, survey, and auxiliary vessels deployed across waters stretching from the Yellow Sea...

May 31, 2026
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Naval Platforms

India May Limit S-5 SSBN Fleet to Four

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a major modernization and sustainment effort for its MiG-29UPG fighter fleet as it prepares to keep the aircraft operational and combat-capable well...