April, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

New 8×8 Armor Added by Thai Navy

Thailand has taken an important modernization step by fielding new 8×8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles aimed at boosting security along its eastern borders. These armored platforms are built for...

Northrop to Boost Japan EW Capability

Tokyo is moving to expand its electronic warfare readiness through cooperation with Northrop Grumman, reflecting Japan’s growing focus on electromagnetic spectrum operations. The partnership is expected to cover local...

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

HIMARS Beats StrikeMaster in Australia

Canberra has chosen the HIMARS rocket artillery system and Precision Strike Missile as the centerpiece of its future land-based long-range fires strategy. The Lockheed Martin solution defeated a competing...

Germany Orders Infantry Kits

Rheinmetall has secured a major German contract to expand the Bundeswehr’s Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System program. Valued at over 1 billion euros, the award covers...

Maldives Gets Last Guardian Boat

Australia has completed a major maritime assistance program after Austal handed over the last Guardian-class patrol vessel to the Maldives. The delivery of the 24th boat concludes the Pacific...

April 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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New EW, Drone Detection Tested in Poland

New drone-detection systems using acoustic sensing and electronic warfare methods are undergoing evaluation in Poland under the country’s East Shield defense program. The trials involve seven reconnaissance platforms capable...

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

New Indigenous IFV Shown by India

India has taken another step toward modernizing its mechanized forces with DRDO’s unveiling of a next-generation armored vehicle designed as a possible successor to the long-serving BMP-2 fleet. The...

Dynamatic reveals Super Kaatil munition

Dynamatic Technologies is developing a next-generation loitering munition called “Super Kaatil,” designed for high-speed precision strikes. Unlike traditional systems, it is expected to achieve supersonic speeds with a 100...

Russia offers Kalibr missile to India Navy

Russia has proposed its 3M-14E Kalibr-PL cruise missile to the Indian Navy for submarine-based land-attack capability. With a range of up to 1,500 km, it exceeds India’s requirements and...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Tejas Mk1A induction nears as HAL upgrades

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has issued a small infrastructure tender at its Bengaluru facility, signaling preparations for the Tejas Mk1A induction. The upgrade targets VVIP areas within the Customer Service...