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April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

F-35 upgrades accelerated with new funding

Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the US Department of Defense to expand the F-35 testing fleet with three specialized aircraft. These platforms will help accelerate development and...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

HAL prepares for Tejas Mk1A handover

HAL’s recent tender activity suggests final preparations for the induction of the Tejas Mk1A fighter. Though minor in scale, the infrastructure upgrade indicates upcoming high-level events tied to the...

April 26, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

DRDO VL-SRSAM set for production clearance

India’s VL-SRSAM naval missile system is nearing induction after successful trials. With improved range up to 80 km and high-speed interception capability, it is designed to counter fast, low-flying...

April 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Lockheed Finishes E-2D Radar Tests

Lockheed Martin has completed flight testing of a new radar subsystem upgrade for the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft. Working alongside Northrop Grumman, the company...

April 23, 2026
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Soldier Systems

US Army Starts New Combat Role Trial

The US Army has launched a new Combat Field Test designed to better measure the physical demands required in frontline combat specialties. Beginning this month, the assessment applies to...

April 22, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Thales Builds Anti-Jam Navigation System

Thales has introduced the TopStar Smart Receiver, a navigation solution designed to maintain reliable Position, Navigation, and Timing capability in highly contested electronic warfare environments. The new system addresses...

April 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

Lockheed, L3Harris Build F-35 Hub

Lockheed Martin and MAS, the Canadian division of L3Harris, have agreed to expand cooperation to establish an F-35 maintenance depot in Mirabel, Quebec. The initiative supports Canada’s goal of...

April 21, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Leonardo Adds Full C-UAS for Ships

Leonardo DRS has introduced its Maritime Mission Equipment Package as a fast-fit naval counter-UAS solution for manned and unmanned vessels. The package merges radar and EO/IR sensors to locate,...

April 21, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Rheinmetall, Kraken Start K3 Production

Rheinmetall has launched full-rate manufacturing of the Kraken K3 Scout autonomous surface vessel, signaling growing demand for unmanned maritime platforms. Built in Hamburg through Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH, the vessel...