Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

July 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Singapore’s Second Victory-Class MRCV Enters Water Following ST Engineering Launch

ST Engineering has unveiled the second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), RSS Valour (89), for the Republic of Singapore Navy during a launch ceremony at Benoi Shipyard. The vessel...

July 27, 2026
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Land Platforms

Five Firms Chosen by US Army to Build Medium Autonomous Battlefield Logistics Platforms

The US Army has chosen AM General, American Rheinmetall, Carnegie Robotics, HDT Robotics, and Stratom to develop prototype medium-sized autonomous robotic vehicles aimed at transforming tactical battlefield logistics. The...

July 26, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Rafale talks continue amid technology hurdles

Ongoing discussions surrounding India’s proposed acquisition of additional Rafale fighter aircraft continue to emphasize technology transfer and indigenous integration as central aspects of the negotiations. Industry reports indicate that...

July 26, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Zen debuts mountain warfare anti-drone system

Zen Technologies has introduced a lightweight High-Altitude Man-Portable Anti-Drone System engineered to enhance force protection in mountainous and remote operational environments. The indigenous platform integrates wideband radio-frequency detection, intelligent...

July 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Kusha M1 validates 150-km interception capability

India’s Project Kusha has reached another important development milestone following successful testing of its long-range surface-to-air interceptor. According to industry representatives supporting the program, the missile exceeded its planned...

July 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Bhargavastra nears final internal testing phase

Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL) has announced that its indigenous Bhargavastra counter-swarm drone defense system is approaching the final phase of internal development, with comprehensive trials expected to...

July 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

Sikorsky, Safran join forces on future rotorcraft

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Safran Helicopter Engines have entered into a new strategic collaboration aimed at advancing propulsion technologies for current and future vertical lift platforms. The...

July 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Saft to supply advanced submarine battery systems

Saft has secured a strategic contract from Naval Group to supply advanced lithium-ion battery systems for future Barracuda and Scorpene submarine programs, supporting the transition toward more efficient underwater...

July 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Navy expands E-2D Hawkeye surveillance fleet

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract valued at nearly $1.2 billion for the production of three additional E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II airborne early warning and...

July 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

BAE wins $946M UK future air combat contract

The United Kingdom has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth 708 million pounds to accelerate the development of critical technologies for its Future Combat Air System (FCAS), reinforcing the...