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September 2, 2026
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Germany Unveils SCILT Naval Active Counter-Drone System for Close-Range Defense

Germany has unveiled the “SCILT Naval” active counter-drone system, designed to provide maritime forces with a new layer of protection against close-range aerial threats. Developed by Fulda-based Mehler Protection,...

September 2, 2026
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US Navy Certifies Rolls-Royce Engines for Tactical Unmanned Surface Vessels

The US Navy has certified Rolls-Royce’s mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 marine engines for tactical unmanned surface vessel (USV) applications. The certification enables the propulsion systems to support...

September 2, 2026
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German Navy Conducts Trials of Israeli 430-Km Naval Lora Ballistic Missile

The German Navy has completed two operational firing trials of Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Naval Lora ballistic missile, marking a significant step toward its potential acquisition. If inducted, the...

September 2, 2026
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Sweden to Establish New Luleå-Class Combat Fleet With $4.8B French FDI Frigates

Sweden has signed an agreement worth approximately 47 billion Swedish kronor ($4.8 billion) with France’s state-owned shipbuilder Naval Group to procure four Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigates....

September 2, 2026
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Montenegro Modernizes Army Transport Fleet With Italian Eurocargo Trucks

Montenegro has received its first batch of 31 Iveco Eurocargo logistics trucks from Italy, marking the initial delivery under a defense agreement aimed at modernizing the Balkan nation’s military...

September 1, 2026
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Air Platforms

MH-139 Grey Wolf Achieves IOC as US Air Force Retires UH-1N Huey Role

The US Air Force (USAF) has announced that the MH-139A Grey Wolf has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC), marking a major step in the service’s transition from the Vietnam-era...

September 1, 2026
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US and Indonesia Launch Super Garuda Shield Drills With 4,700+ Troops

The United States and Indonesia have launched their annual Super Garuda Shield military exercise, bringing together more than 4,700 personnel, Reuters reported. The exercise will continue through September 11...

September 1, 2026
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Roketsan Successfully Tests ÇAKIR Cruise Missile From Ground Launcher

Turkish defense company Roketsan has conducted successful tests of its ÇAKIR cruise missile from mobile ground-based launch platforms, demonstrating the weapon’s compatibility with multiple launch systems. During two separate...

September 1, 2026
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Malaysia Strengthens Army Mobility With 200+ New Tactical Vehicles

Malaysia is set to acquire 263 military vehicles worth 164.91 million ringgit ($40.8 million) as part of efforts to strengthen the Malaysian Army’s tactical mobility, reconnaissance, and scouting capabilities....

September 1, 2026
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India Weighs Participation in Rival FCAS and GCAP Sixth-Generation Fighter Programs

Days after taking steps toward joining the French-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth-generation fighter program, India has entered discussions with its rival, the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP),...