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April 26, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

VL-SRSAM nears induction for Indian Navy

The VL-SRSAM missile system, developed by DRDO for the Indian Navy, has entered pre-induction trials with enhanced capabilities. It now offers nearly 80 km range, Mach 4.5 speed, and...

April 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Saab offers SLIM mast for Indian Navy

Saab has proposed its Lightweight Integrated Mast (SLIM) to the Indian Navy as a modern solution for consolidating sensors, radars, and antennas into a single composite structure. Built from...

April 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Hawkeye Radar Upgrade Flight Tests Done

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have successfully flight-tested a new radar enhancement for the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, advancing modernization of one of the service’s most important airborne...

April 23, 2026
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Soldier Systems

New Field Test Launched by US Army

The US Army is implementing a new Combat Field Test to ensure soldiers in combat specialties meet physical standards more closely aligned with battlefield realities. Starting this month, active-duty...

April 22, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New Nav System for Jammed Battlefields

Thales is rolling out its new TopStar Smart Receiver, a military-grade navigation system built to provide dependable positioning and timing in severe electronic warfare conditions. The product is intended...

April 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

Canada to Host F-35 Support Center

Lockheed Martin has partnered with MAS, L3Harris’ Canadian business unit, to advance plans for an F-35 sustainment center in Mirabel, Quebec. The move is part of Canada’s strategy to...

April 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

Rafale F5 Adds Meteors, New Engine

The future Rafale F5 fighter standard is expected to significantly boost beyond-visual-range combat power by increasing Meteor missile carriage from four to potentially six. The enhancement will be enabled...

April 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

Northrop Talon IQ Changes AI Brains

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated that its Talon IQ test aircraft can switch between different AI autonomy systems while airborne without interrupting the mission. During the trial, the aircraft initially...

April 21, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Maritime Platforms Get Full Kill Chain

Leonardo DRS is integrating its Maritime Mission Equipment Package onto naval vessels to provide an all-in-one counter-drone capability. The system combines maritime radar with electro-optical and infrared sensors to...

April 21, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

K3 Scout Vessel Enters Serial Build

Rheinmetall has begun serial production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel through its joint venture with the UK’s Kraken Technology Group. Production is taking place at the...