September, 2026 - latestdefencenews.com

India Plans Second Fighter Jet Production Line, Multiple Missile Makers as Defence Exports Near ₹38,000 Crore

India is considering the establishment of a second fighter aircraft production line to minimise reliance on a single manufacturing facility and strengthen its domestic defence industry, Defence Secretary Rajesh...

September 24, 2026
Admin
Communication and Electronics
Air Platforms

Australian F-35 parts mistakenly shipped to China

Sensitive components from an Australian F-35 Lightning II reportedly ended up in Chinese possession after a commercial shipment was diverted to Hong Kong while traveling to the United States...

September 24, 2026
Admin
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Australia advances ISR capabilities across three fleets

The Royal Australian Air Force has reached initial operational capability with its MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft and MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare aircraft. Australia has also completed upgrades to its...

Britain forms first space squadron against threats

Britain’s Royal Air Force has established No. III Space Effects Squadron, a dedicated formation intended to counter hostile activities affecting UK interests in space. Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv...

September 24, 2026
Admin
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

USAF funds new $13.7M B-21 weapons facility

The US Air Force is preparing Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri for the future arrival of the B-21 Raider by expanding its supporting infrastructure. K & K Industries...

September 24, 2026
Admin
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

US orders 4,000 Kiwi drones following combat trials

Swarm Defense Technologies has received a prototype delivery order for 4,000 Kiwi one-way attack drones and associated munitions worth at least $25 million. The procurement follows the second phase...

September 24, 2026
Admin
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Anduril Barracuda gains US open-architecture approval

Anduril has achieved a major milestone for its Barracuda-M weapon family after the missile successfully completed an independent US Air Force assessment for compliance with the Weapon Open System...

September 23, 2026
Admin
Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

India-Japan Air Cooperation Strengthens as Veer Guardian 2026 Concludes in Jodhpur

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) have successfully concluded the bilateral air exercise Veer Guardian 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, marking another...

September 23, 2026
Admin
R&D
Air Platforms

F-35, Rafale and Tejas to Join Tarang Shakti 2026 as India Hosts Major Multinational Air Exercise

For the first time, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct an exercise involving the US F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter. The fifth-generation aircraft will participate alongside...

September 23, 2026
Admin
R&D
Naval Platforms

China’s Next-Generation Nuclear Submarine Emerges as India’s Submarine Fleet Expansion Faces Delays

Fresh satellite imagery of China’s Bohai Shipyard in Huludao has provided one of the clearest views yet of a new nuclear-powered attack submarine widely believed to be part of...