Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

April 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New EW, Drone Detection Tested in Poland

New drone-detection systems using acoustic sensing and electronic warfare methods are undergoing evaluation in Poland under the country’s East Shield defense program. The trials involve seven reconnaissance platforms capable...

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

New Indigenous IFV Shown by India

India has taken another step toward modernizing its mechanized forces with DRDO’s unveiling of a next-generation armored vehicle designed as a possible successor to the long-serving BMP-2 fleet. The...

April 27, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Dynamatic reveals Super Kaatil munition

Dynamatic Technologies is developing a next-generation loitering munition called “Super Kaatil,” designed for high-speed precision strikes. Unlike traditional systems, it is expected to achieve supersonic speeds with a 100...

April 27, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Russia offers Kalibr missile to India Navy

Russia has proposed its 3M-14E Kalibr-PL cruise missile to the Indian Navy for submarine-based land-attack capability. With a range of up to 1,500 km, it exceeds India’s requirements and...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

Tejas Mk1A induction nears as HAL upgrades

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has issued a small infrastructure tender at its Bengaluru facility, signaling preparations for the Tejas Mk1A induction. The upgrade targets VVIP areas within the Customer Service...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

Leonardo pushes M-346 jet deal with Morocco

Leonardo is intensifying efforts to secure a jet trainer contract in Morocco with its M-346 Master aircraft. The platform is positioned as a modern solution for pilot training, though...

April 27, 2026
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Land Platforms

Australia invests $855M in Bushmaster fleet

Australia has committed 1.2 billion AUD to strengthen its ground vehicle fleet. This includes acquiring 268 new Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles from Thales and upgrading existing Hawkei vehicles and...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Navy taps Castelion for hypersonic missile

The US Navy has awarded Castelion a $105 million contract to integrate the Blackbeard hypersonic missile with the F/A-18. Designed as a long-range, high-speed weapon, it offers improved survivability...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

US boosts F-35 test fleet for faster upgrades

The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $177.49 million contract to build three F-35 flight sciences test aircraft. These aircraft will support Block 4 upgrades across...

April 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Australia selects Rolls-Royce turbines for ships

Canberra has selected Rolls-Royce to supply MT30 gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s Mogami-class frigates under a joint program with Japan. The propulsion system, integrated with diesel engines,...