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Portugal to Acquire Surplus US Army Black Hawks

Portugal has initiated the restoration of its Army aviation capability through the acquisition of refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters sourced from surplus US Army inventories. Procured through the NATO...

July 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Canada Picks TKMS for New Submarine Fleet

Canada has initiated a major transformation of its naval capabilities by selecting Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred supplier for its future submarine fleet. The decision forms...

July 6, 2026
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UK Shifts From Meteor Upgrade to Next-Gen

Britain is shifting its long-term air combat strategy by replacing plans to modernize the Meteor missile with the development of an entirely new air-to-air weapon under the Future Air...

July 6, 2026
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PT Pal, Naval Group Start Scorpène Production

Indonesia has officially launched production of its first Evolved Scorpène-class submarines in partnership with France’s Naval Group, reinforcing indigenous naval shipbuilding capabilities. The program combines technology transfer, local industrial...

July 6, 2026
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New Hanwha Warship Strikes Up to 290 Km

Hanwha Systems has unveiled the Striker-S unmanned surface vessel as a flexible multi-mission platform for future naval operations. Designed to support coordinated missions with manned ships, the USV can...

India Streamlines Drone Launch Operations

N3X Defence has introduced a mobile launch solution for its WRATH UAV family, integrating five containerized drones onto a high-mobility vehicle for rapid battlefield deployment. The launcher’s hydraulic elevation...

July 6, 2026
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New Blended-Wing Drone Reaches 950 Km

Quantum Cyber has presented the PHANTOM-950 stealth drone, combining low-observable design with extended-range unmanned operations for high-threat environments. Its blended-wing airframe, optimized propulsion architecture, and long-endurance performance enable reconnaissance...

GCAP Program Awards Edgewing $6B Deal

The Global Combat Air Programme has entered its next development phase after Edgewing received a £4.6 billion contract to continue designing the future sixth-generation fighter aircraft. The trinational initiative...

July 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
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AMCA MkII Gets India-France Technology Push

The AMCA MkII represents India’s vision for a next-generation network-enabled stealth fighter, combining advanced artificial intelligence with cutting-edge mission systems. Central to the aircraft is the AI-based E-Pilot, which...

Tejas, Akash May Feature in Brazil Deal

India and Brazil are examining a unique defence exchange model that would see C-390M transport aircraft supplied to India in return for Tejas Mk1A fighters and Akash missile systems...