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August 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Army Backs 150-km Ramjet Artillery Round

The US Army has partnered with Tiberius Aerospace to accelerate development of the Sceptre, a liquid-ramjet-powered 155mm artillery projectile designed to strike targets at ranges of up to 150...

August 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

T-90 Tank: Inside Russia’s Armored Workhorse

The T-90 represents Russia’s effort to modernize the proven T-72 design rather than develop an entirely new main battle tank. Introduced in the early 1990s, the third-generation platform combines...

August 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

New Virginia-class gains expanded missile role

The United States Navy has taken a major step toward strengthening its undersea strike force by reclassifying 19 upcoming Virginia-class submarines as guided missile submarines (SSGNs). The redesignation covers...

August 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

B-52 modernization faces fresh GAO review

The Government Accountability Office has identified serious concerns surrounding the US Air Force’s ambitious B-52 Stratofortress modernization program, valued at approximately $21 billion. The assessment found that ten of...

August 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Diehl and BAE expand Mk 45 engagement range

BAE Systems and Diehl Defence are strengthening their defense partnership by integrating the long-range Vulcano 127mm precision-guided ammunition into the widely used Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun. Installed...

August 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed advances homeland missile defense system

Lockheed Martin has achieved another significant milestone in the development of the US Missile Defense Agency’s Next Generation Interceptor by completing a successful burst test of the interceptor’s second-stage...

August 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Rheinmetall Unveils 6,000-Ton NATO Frigate

Rheinmetall has introduced the GMF 140, a new 6,000-tonne guided missile frigate concept designed to operate in demanding maritime security environments. The company describes the platform as a next-generation...

August 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India Extends Akash Missile Production Beyond 2030

Australia has selected Leidos Australia’s Gibbs & Cox division to lead the preliminary design of a contingency floating dry dock for the country’s future Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines. The facility...

August 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India Develops Compact UAV-Launched Missile

Taiwan is preparing to introduce a new domestically developed reconnaissance vehicle under the Iron Cavalry Project, with 246 units planned for production between 2028 and 2033. Designed for army...

August 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

BAE Eyes Local Tridon Mk 2 Production

Australia has conducted a live-fire demonstration of its developmental Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense system, testing the integration of its major components during an operational engagement. The demonstration took place...