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March 18, 2026
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Boeing to Upgrade Korea Poseidon Software

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $38.7-million contract to upgrade mission software for South Korea’s P-8A Poseidon fleet, enhancing the aircraft’s maritime surveillance and combat capabilities....

March 18, 2026
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IAF Plans IL-76 Sustainment to 2040s

India is undertaking a major effort to sustain and modernize its aging IL-76 strategic airlift fleet, which continues to play a crucial role in military logistics. With limited alternatives...

March 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

India Targets 2028 for New Loitering Munition

India is advancing its indigenous defense capabilities through the development of a 150-kg class loitering munition UAV by CSIR-NAL and Solar Defence & Aerospace. The system is designed for...

March 18, 2026
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BAE to Upgrade U-2 EW Systems

The US Air Force has awarded BAE Systems a contract to modernize the electronic warfare capabilities of the U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft. The program focuses on sustaining and...

March 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Taiwan Seeks Cheaper Air Defense

Taiwan is developing cost-effective air defense interceptors to address increasing threats from China, particularly the use of low-cost weapons in large-scale attacks. The initiative, led by the National Chung...

March 17, 2026
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Indonesia, Australia Eye Defense Pact

Indonesia and Australia are expanding their defense partnership by exploring trilateral cooperation with Japan and Papua New Guinea, alongside increased intelligence sharing. The move follows a recently signed security...

March 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Baykar Extends K2 Range to 2,000 km

Turkey has demonstrated a significant advancement in drone warfare with the introduction of an AI-enabled kamikaze drone capable of coordinated swarm operations. Developed by Baykar, the K2 UAV successfully...

March 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Army Develops Next-Gen Barrels

The US Army has collaborated with industry partners to develop a next-generation small arms barrel designed for improved durability and performance under high-pressure conditions. Using a new alloy developed...

March 15, 2026
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Meet MQ-25A: Navy’s Carrier-Based Refueling Drone

The MQ-25A Stingray is a revolutionary unmanned aircraft designed to transform the way naval aviation operates. As the first carrier-based drone built specifically for aerial refueling, it plays a...

March 15, 2026
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Tejas Mk2 Airframe Designed for Extended Missions

The Tejas Mk2 fighter is being developed as a next-generation medium-weight aircraft intended to strengthen India’s air combat capability. Designed with greater endurance and improved performance, the aircraft incorporates...