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June 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

River-Class Ships Get Anti-Stealth Sonar

Canada’s future River-class destroyer fleet will be equipped with the S2087 anti-stealth submarine sonar system following a contract award from Lockheed Martin Canada to Thales Canada. Designed to provide...

June 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Canada Destroyers Get Lifetime Support

India’s strategic submarine modernization effort is advancing with the development of the S-5 class SSBN, a program intended to significantly enhance the country’s nuclear deterrence posture. Recent reports indicate...

May 31, 2026
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Air Platforms

Falcon 10X Proposed for India ISTAR Role

India’s sea-based nuclear deterrence program is poised for a major advancement through the development of the S-5 class ballistic missile submarines. Sources indicate that construction work on the lead...

May 31, 2026
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Air Platforms

India Evaluates Su-57 Production Proposal

The Indian Air Force is moving closer to fielding a dedicated ISTAR capability that promises to transform battlefield awareness and intelligence collection. Following approval for three specialized aircraft, the...

May 31, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Revised Deal Sends Used Nuclear Subs

The United States and Australia have agreed to modify aspects of the AUKUS submarine arrangement, with Canberra now set to receive three operational Virginia-class submarines rather than a mix...

May 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

New Supersonic Missile to Complement BrahMos

State-owned defense electronics company BEL has formally entered the loitering munition market with a concept focused on autonomous precision strike missions. Designed as a hybrid system combining features of...

May 30, 2026
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Air Platforms

LCH Production Ramps Up After Big Order

Russia’s MiG-35 fighter has been developed as an advanced successor to the widely used MiG-29 platform, combining decades of operational experience with modern combat technologies. Equipped with improved propulsion...

May 29, 2026
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Land Platforms

Lithuania orders 936 Patria armored vehicles

Armed forces worldwide are upgrading their helicopter fleets with advanced avionics, digital cockpit systems, enhanced sensors, and improved survivability features. Modern rotorcraft are increasingly expected to perform multi-role missions...

May 29, 2026
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Air Platforms

Tejas trainer fleet expands to 47 aircraft

Modern air defense strategies increasingly rely on network-centric architectures that connect radar systems, command centers, missile batteries, and surveillance platforms into a unified operational picture. This integration enables faster...

May 29, 2026
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Air Platforms

Bell secures first 407GXi order in India

Armed forces are expanding the use of advanced simulation and virtual training technologies to prepare personnel for increasingly complex combat environments. Modern training systems combine artificial intelligence, immersive simulation,...