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March 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

New Small Arms Barrels in Development

The US Army is advancing small arms technology through a partnership with industry leaders to develop more durable and efficient weapon barrels. The initiative combines new material science innovations...

March 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

MQ-25A Stingray Set to Transform Carrier Air Power

The MQ-25A Stingray represents a significant advancement in modern naval aviation as the first operational unmanned aerial refueling tanker designed for aircraft carrier operations. Unlike traditional drones built for...

March 15, 2026
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

India Unveils T-12 CUAS Drone Kill System

The increasing use of drones in modern warfare has created an urgent need for effective counter-drone systems. In response to this challenge, SSS Defence has introduced the T-12 Counter-Unmanned...

March 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Tejas Mk2 Built for Long Service Life

India’s Tejas Mark 2 fighter represents a major evolution of the Tejas aircraft family and is designed to serve as a medium-weight fighter with improved endurance and combat capability....

March 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

India to Retain Half of T-72 Ajeya Fleet Until 2040

The Indian Army has begun a major modernization and life-extension program for its T-72 Ajeya main battle tanks to ensure that a large portion of the fleet remains combat-ready...

March 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Leopard Tank: Guide to Germany’s Iconic MBT

The Leopard tank has long been considered one of the most respected main battle tanks in the world due to its balance of firepower, mobility, and protection. Developed during...

March 13, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Restarts E-7A Wedgetail With $2.4B Boeing Deal

The United States Air Force has awarded Boeing contracts worth 2.43 billion dollars to continue development of the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft. A major portion...

Japan Receives Second SPY-7 Radar Shipset

Lockheed Martin has delivered the second shipset of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar system for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessels. Before shipment, the radar package will undergo full system integration and...

March 13, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

US Navy Picks Anduril for XL Sub Program

The US Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit selected Anduril to develop an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle for the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform Project. The company’s Dive-XL AUV is...

March 13, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Saab Expands Cooperation With Polish Industry

Saab has signed new cooperation agreements with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and WB Group to strengthen defense industry collaboration with Poland. The partnership with PGZ focuses on developing submarine maintenance,...