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August 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Agni missile retains range despite fuel-saving routes

India’s Agni family of long-range ballistic missiles reportedly uses significant propellant during sharp mid-course trajectory corrections in some test flights. Former DRDO Chairman S. Christopher said these manoeuvres can...

August 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India weighs a lower-cost long-range cruise missile

India has built a strong missile inventory that includes systems such as BrahMos and the planned LR-LACM. However, modern warfare also highlights the need for affordable weapons that can...

August 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

Viper Shield completes key F-16 flight evaluation

L3Harris Technologies has completed the first two-aircraft flight test of its Viper Shield electronic warfare system aboard F-16 fighter jets. The milestone represents another step toward full-rate production of...

August 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Army Advances Tiberius 150-km Ramjet Shell

Tiberius Aerospace and the US Army are working together to advance the Sceptre, an advanced 155mm artillery projectile that uses liquid-ramjet propulsion to extend artillery reach to as much...

August 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

T-90 Main Battle Tank: A Complete Guide

Developed as an evolution of the T-72, the T-90 has become one of Russia’s most recognizable and widely exported armored vehicles. The tank entered service in the 1990s and...

August 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Next Generation Interceptor program hits key goal

Lockheed Martin has successfully completed a critical structural burst test for the second-stage motor case of the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), marking another milestone toward the program’s critical design...

August 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy redesignates future Virginia-class subs

The US Navy has officially redesignated 19 future Virginia-class submarines from standard fast-attack submarines (SSNs) to guided missile submarines (SSGNs), reflecting their significantly enhanced strike capabilities. The change applies...

August 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Watchdog raises concerns over B-52 overhaul

A report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has revealed substantial challenges affecting the US Air Force’s $21-billion modernization effort for the B-52 Stratofortress fleet. Of the 13...

August 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Vulcano ammunition boosts Mk 45 naval strike

Diehl Defence and BAE Systems have entered into a strategic partnership to integrate Diehl’s long-range 127mm Vulcano guided ammunition with the Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun system. The...

August 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms

New Rheinmetall Frigate Targets Future NATO Fleets

German defense company Rheinmetall is positioning its GMF 140 concept as a versatile future frigate designed to address increasingly complex maritime threats. The approximately 6,000-tonne guided missile warship is...