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June 3, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Clears Potential C-130 Sale to Vietnam

The US State Department has approved a potential $100-million foreign military sale package that would provide sustainment services and support equipment for Vietnam’s prospective C-130 Hercules fleet. The package...

June 3, 2026
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Air Platforms

Romania Orders C-27J Spartan Aircraft

Romania has signed a contract with Leonardo for the procurement of two additional C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft, expanding its fleet to nine platforms. The acquisition, supported through the...

June 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Final Flight IIA Destroyer Delivered Early

The US Navy has officially accepted USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG-127), marking the final delivery of the highly successful Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA destroyer variant. Constructed by Bath Iron Works,...

June 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

Hundreds of Martlet Missiles Procured

Britain is expanding its missile stockpiles through a new order for additional Martlet missiles manufactured by Thales. The laser-guided weapon has proven effective against drones, light armored vehicles, and...

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...