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River-Class Ships Get Anti-Stealth Sonar

Canada’s future River-class destroyer fleet will be equipped with the S2087 anti-stealth submarine sonar system following a contract award from Lockheed Martin Canada to Thales Canada. Designed to provide...

June 1, 2026
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Inside the F-22 Stealth Combat Jet

More than two decades after entering service, the F-22 Raptor remains one of the most formidable combat aircraft in the world and a critical component of the United States...

Additional Borsuk Vehicles Ordered

Poland has taken another significant step toward modernizing its land forces by ordering 146 additional Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles under a contract valued at approximately 7.5 billion zloty. The...

Revised Deal Sends Used Nuclear Subs

The United States and Australia have agreed to modify aspects of the AUKUS submarine arrangement, with Canberra now set to receive three operational Virginia-class submarines rather than a mix...

India Evaluates Su-57 Production Proposal

The Indian Air Force is moving closer to fielding a dedicated ISTAR capability that promises to transform battlefield awareness and intelligence collection. Following approval for three specialized aircraft, the...

Falcon 10X Proposed for India ISTAR Role

India’s sea-based nuclear deterrence program is poised for a major advancement through the development of the S-5 class ballistic missile submarines. Sources indicate that construction work on the lead...

May 31, 2026
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Navy Studies Larger Nuclear Sub Class

The IAF’s MiG-29UPG fleet is undergoing a comprehensive transformation designed to maintain its frontline relevance while strengthening India’s defense self-reliance objectives. With approximately 55 aircraft expected to remain in...

May 31, 2026
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IAF Modernizes MiG-29UPG Fleet

Taiwanese security officials have disclosed that China has significantly expanded its maritime presence across regional waters, deploying more than 100 vessels that include navy warships, coast guard ships, and...

LCH Production Ramps Up After Big Order

Russia’s MiG-35 fighter has been developed as an advanced successor to the widely used MiG-29 platform, combining decades of operational experience with modern combat technologies. Equipped with improved propulsion...

May 30, 2026
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Astra Mk II, Gandiva Shape IAF Future

SSS Defence has further strengthened its position in India’s indigenous small-arms sector through a new delivery of G72 submachine guns to the Punjab Police. Developed for high-intensity urban operations,...