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May 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

ITPS Canada orders Leonardo M-346T trainers

International Test Pilot School Canada has ordered Leonardo’s M-346T advanced jet trainers to expand NATO and allied tactical fighter pilot training capabilities. The agreement includes six Block 20 aircraft...

May 28, 2026
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Zorawar tank gets adaptive thermal camouflage

Armored vehicle programs are increasingly integrating adaptive camouflage systems designed to reduce detection by thermal imagers, drones, and advanced targeting systems. These technologies use active thermal regulation and smart...

May 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Cubic delivers data link suite for Poland

Raytheon has partnered with Cubic Secure Communications to provide advanced Common Data Link (CDL) systems for Poland’s MS-110 reconnaissance pod program. The CDL network will enable secure real-time transmission...

May 26, 2026
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US Marines buy more MRZR Alpha vehicles

Polaris Government and Defense has secured a new contract from the US Marine Corps for additional MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles, including the debut of the 5kW exportable power...

May 25, 2026
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Australia to retire Spartan airlifters

Australia plans to retire its fleet of Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft as part of a broader defense strategy emphasizing long-range strike and surveillance capabilities. The Royal Australian...

May 25, 2026
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Greece explores C-390 support capability

Embraer has partnered with Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) to explore establishing local maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for the C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The initiative could allow Greece...

May 25, 2026
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Thailand orders two Airbus C295 aircraft

Thailand has ordered two additional Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft, increasing its fleet to five platforms as part of efforts to strengthen military airlift capability. The new aircraft will...

May 25, 2026
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FRCV tanks to get advanced armor system

India’s Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) is developing advanced armour technologies for the Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV), aimed at countering modern high-penetration kinetic energy threats. The new protection...

May 24, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

SSS Defence Delivers G72 SMGs

Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has completed another delivery of its indigenous G72 submachine guns to the Punjab Police, highlighting the increasing adoption of domestically manufactured small arms by Indian law...

May 24, 2026
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Taiwan Tracks 100+ Chinese Vessels

Taiwan’s security authorities have reported an unusually large deployment of more than 100 Chinese naval, coast guard, and auxiliary vessels operating across waters stretching from the Yellow Sea to...