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May 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Dutch Boxer vehicles get anti-drone systems

The Netherlands is modernizing its Boxer armored vehicle fleet with advanced counter-drone systems and upgraded digital technologies as part of a midlife enhancement program. The Royal Netherlands Army has...

US Marines buy more MRZR Alpha vehicles

Polaris Government and Defense has secured a new contract from the US Marine Corps for additional MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles, including the debut of the 5kW exportable power...

May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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South Korea to build nuclear submarines

South Korea has confirmed plans to domestically build its first nuclear-powered submarines, with the lead vessel expected to enter service in the mid-2030s. The move follows long-standing efforts by...

May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Japan pitches Mogami frigates to NZ

Japan is preparing formal discussions with New Zealand over a potential export of its upgraded Mogami-class stealth frigate as Tokyo continues expanding defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The next-generation...

May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Indonesia moves Scorpene project ahead

Indonesia’s state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has advanced to the pre-production stage of its Scorpene-class submarine program, marking a significant step in the country’s naval modernization effort. Developed in partnership...

Australia to retire Spartan airlifters

Australia plans to retire its fleet of Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft as part of a broader defense strategy emphasizing long-range strike and surveillance capabilities. The Royal Australian...

May 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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UK tests helicopter-drone combat tactics

The Royal Navy has conducted joint operations between Wildcat helicopters and Puma unmanned aerial systems during the Tamber Shield exercise in Norway. The drills focused on countering fast-moving littoral...

May 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
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MQ-9 Reapers gain long-range strike power

The US Air Force Special Operations Command has integrated GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs onto MQ-9 Reaper drones, expanding the aircraft’s precision strike capability in contested environments. The low-yield guided...

May 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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US Coast Guard plans microwave weapon

The US Coast Guard is working with Lockheed Martin to develop a craft-mounted high-power microwave weapon designed to disable small, fast-moving smuggling vessels. The system uses electromagnetic bursts to...

SSS Defence launches Viper Mach 2 rifle

India’s SSS Defence has unveiled the Viper Mach 2, an upgraded version of its indigenous sniper rifle platform designed for military, special forces, and law enforcement applications. The new...