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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,...

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...