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August 4, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Thailand Considers India’s BrahMos Missiles

Thailand is exploring the possible purchase of India’s BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile to enhance the Royal Thai Navy’s ability to deter maritime threats and protect critical sea lanes. The...

August 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms

HSL Delivers Second Nistar Ship to Indian Navy

The Indian Navy has strengthened its underwater support fleet with the delivery of INS Nipun, the second Nistar-class diving support vessel built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited. The vessel is...

August 3, 2026
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Land Platforms

UK RCH 155 Fleet Gets Rheinmetall Weapons

Rheinmetall is strengthening the UK Army’s artillery capabilities after receiving a contract worth several hundred million euros to provide weapon systems for 72 RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers. The order...

August 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

IAF Garud Units Set for Advanced Micro UAVs

The US Navy has committed $76.6 billion in new incentive contract modifications to expand production of its Virginia- and Columbia-class nuclear-powered submarine fleets. General Dynamics Electric Boat will receive...

July 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Rheinmetall to Upgrade German F123 Frigates

Rheinmetall has secured a contract worth several hundred million euros to extend the operational life of the German Navy’s F123-class frigate Bayern until at least 2035. The modernization will...

July 30, 2026
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Land Platforms

Lithuania to Assemble Leopard 2A8 Tanks

Lithuanian construction company YIT Lietuva has received a contract worth about €30 million to build a Leopard 2A8 tank production and maintenance facility in the Kaunas Free Economic Zone....

July 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Taiwan Commissions New Tuo Chiang-Class Corvette to Boost Homegrown Navy

Taiwan has strengthened its naval fleet with the commissioning of the Dan Chiang, the newest Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette built under the country’s indigenous shipbuilding program. The commissioning ceremony...

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 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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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...