Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

July 17, 2026
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Second Mahe-class ASW craft enters service

The Indian Navy is preparing to commission INS Malvan, the second vessel of the indigenous Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft program, further enhancing maritime security across India’s extensive...

July 17, 2026
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Taiwan submarine effort highlights India link

Recent media discussions suggesting a possible connection between Indian-developed sonar technologies and Taiwan’s indigenous submarine program have generated considerable debate among defense observers. However, neither Indian authorities nor Taiwanese...

July 17, 2026
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New Condor Lite enables resilient UGV links

Exicom Technologies India has developed the Condor Lite IW tactical communication system to meet the growing demand for reliable connectivity among unmanned ground vehicles operating in challenging battlefield conditions....

July 17, 2026
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Tejas Mk1A features larger AESA radar layout

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has revealed new insights into the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft by displaying the forward fuselage with its radome removed, exposing the radar installation architecture for the...

July 17, 2026
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Future Stinger replacement passes major trial

RTX’s Raytheon has achieved another major milestone in the development of its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), a future replacement for the widely deployed Stinger missile system. During...

July 16, 2026
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German Firms Test Submarine-Launched USV

German Firms Test Torpedo Tube-Launched Ranger USV for Covert Naval MissionsGerman companies GABLER and FLANQ have successfully completed sea trials of the Ranger uncrewed surface vessel (USV), demonstrating a...

July 16, 2026
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Korea Supports 50 Military Tech Startups

South Korea Backs 50 Startups to Develop Military TechnologiesSouth Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) is expanding its defense innovation efforts by seeking around 50 startups and technology...

July 16, 2026
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South Korea Builds AI Defense Robotics Hub

South Korea Invests $36M to Build AI Defense Robotics Innovation HubSouth Korea has announced a 50-billion-won ($36 million) investment to establish an AI defense robotics innovation cluster aimed at...

July 16, 2026
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Belgium Orders MRZR D4 Tactical Vehicles

Belgium Orders Polaris MRZR D4 Tactical Vehicles for Special OperationsBelgium has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a $10.6 million contract to supply MRZR D4 tactical all-terrain vehicles for the...

July 16, 2026
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Saab to Equip Germany’s MEKO A-200 Frigates

Saab to Equip Germany’s New MEKO A-200 Frigates With Advanced Combat SystemsSaab has secured an 8.7-billion Swedish kronor ($900 million) contract from German shipbuilder TKMS to provide advanced combat...