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September 29, 2026
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Italy Launches $6B Program for Next-Generation Main Battle Tank

The Italian Ministry of Defence has initiated a €5.14-billion ($5.84-billion) procurement program to acquire a new main battle tank and a range of derivative armoured vehicles for the Italian...

L3Harris Secures $876M US Navy Deal for Growler Jamming System

The US Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies an $876.4 million contract modification to advance the development of the Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) system for EA-18G Growler electronic...

September 28, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Navantia Completes AIP Tests for Spain’s S-83 Submarine

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has successfully completed testing of the air-independent propulsion (AIP) system installed in a dedicated section of Cosme García (S-83), the third submarine under Spain’s four-vessel S-80...

September 28, 2026
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Kongsberg Orders Boreas Navigation Systems for Counter-Drone Platforms

Australian navigation technology company Advanced Navigation has secured a €16 million ($19 million) contract to supply hundreds of Boreas inertial navigation systems to Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for...

September 28, 2026
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Fincantieri Delivers 7th Thaon di Revel-Class Vessel to Italian Navy

The Italian Navy has taken delivery of its seventh Thaon di Revel-class multipurpose offshore patrol vessel from Fincantieri under a contract awarded in 2019. The handover ceremony for Domenico...

Latvia Plans Acquisition of Anduril’s Barracuda Missiles

Latvia has announced plans to acquire the Barracuda family of jet-powered cruise missiles from US defense technology company Anduril Industries, marking a step toward strengthening its long-range strike capabilities....

September 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

Six US F-35s Arrive in Jodhpur for First Exercise Tarang Shakti Deployment

Six US F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jets and more than 200 US Air Force personnel have arrived at Jodhpur for their first participation in Exercise Tarang Shakti, US...

September 27, 2026
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Cochin Shipyard Acquires 23% Conoship Stake to Expand European Green Ship Design

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has acquired a 23% equity stake in Netherlands-based ship design and engineering company Conoship International Holding B.V. for €2.30 million, equivalent to approximately ₹25.10 crore....

September 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Tonbo Imaging Develops Indigenous Avenger S75E Multi-Spectral Airborne Targeting System

Tonbo Imaging’s Avenger S75E is a compact, airworthy electro-optical gimbal designed to support long-range airborne surveillance, reconnaissance, targeting and search-and-rescue missions. The system integrates daylight, short-wave infrared (SWIR) and...

September 27, 2026
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IAF Signs Contract for Indigenous VR-Based Mirage-2000 Part-Task Trainer

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a procurement contract for a virtual reality (VR)-based Part-Task Trainer for its Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft, marking another milestone in the transition of...