Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

April 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Brazil plans to double Tamandaré frigate fleet

Germany and Brazil have signed an agreement to procure four additional Tamandaré-class frigates for the Brazilian Navy. Construction will be handled by Águas Azuis Consortium, which includes Thyssenkrupp Marine...

April 26, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

VL-SRSAM nears induction for Indian Navy

The VL-SRSAM missile system, developed by DRDO for the Indian Navy, has entered pre-induction trials with enhanced capabilities. It now offers nearly 80 km range, Mach 4.5 speed, and...

April 26, 2026
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Land Platforms

DRDO unveils new armoured vehicle platforms

DRDO unveiled new tracked and wheeled armoured platforms equipped with a 30 mm crewless turret and anti-tank missile capability. Built for high mobility, they feature strong engines, automatic transmission,...

April 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Adani shows ULM-ER with 10 km precision

The ULM-ER (ULPGM-V3), developed by Adani Defence with DRDO, is an extended-range UAV-launched precision missile designed for modern battlefield strikes. Weighing about 12.5 kg, it offers a 10 km...

April 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

BDL delivers first heavy torpedo to NSTL

Bharat Dynamics Limited has delivered India’s first production-grade wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to NSTL, marking a major milestone in indigenous naval weapons. Developed with fiber-optic wire guidance and active-passive acoustic...

April 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Saab offers SLIM mast for Indian Navy

Saab has proposed its Lightweight Integrated Mast (SLIM) to the Indian Navy as a modern solution for consolidating sensors, radars, and antennas into a single composite structure. Built from...

April 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Multi-Billion Deal for Loitering Arms

Rheinmetall has secured a significant Bundeswehr contract to provide the FV-014 autonomous reconnaissance and strike drone, strengthening Germany’s growing investment in loitering munitions. Worth around 300 million euros, the...

April 23, 2026
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Soldier Systems

New Field Test Launched by US Army

The US Army is implementing a new Combat Field Test to ensure soldiers in combat specialties meet physical standards more closely aligned with battlefield realities. Starting this month, active-duty...

April 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Hawkeye Radar Upgrade Flight Tests Done

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have successfully flight-tested a new radar enhancement for the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, advancing modernization of one of the service’s most important airborne...

April 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Missile Deals Approved for NATO Allies

Washington has approved two major missile sales to European allies, authorizing Sidewinder missiles for Lithuania and Hellfire missiles for the Netherlands under the Foreign Military Sales program. Lithuania’s package,...