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Ireland Procures Five Thales Radars to Strengthen Airspace Surveillance

The Irish government has signed an agreement with France to procure five Thales long-range radar systems as part of efforts to enhance Ireland’s airspace surveillance capabilities, according to Irish...

September 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Cochin Shipyard Starts Building Indian Navy’s First Next-Generation Missile Vessel

New Delhi’s state-owned Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has laid the keel for the Indian Navy’s first Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) in Kerala, formally commencing construction of the lead...

US Approves $425M Seahawk Helicopter Package for Denmark

The US State Department has approved a potential $425 million Foreign Military Sale to Denmark covering three MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters and associated equipment. The proposed package includes navigation...

Malaysia Explores BrahMos Acquisition to Diversify Defence Partnerships and Strengthen Strategic Autonomy

Malaysia’s interest in acquiring the BrahMos air-to-surface missile system could broaden its defence partnerships and provide Kuala Lumpur with an additional strategic and economic partner in India, according to...

September 22, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Offers C-130J for IAF MTA Program With Technology Transfer Proposal

US defence and aerospace company Lockheed Martin has expressed its readiness to transfer technology for certain C-130J Super Hercules components to India if it secures the Indian Air Force’s...

September 22, 2026
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HAL’s Indigenous UH-M Set for November Maiden Flight as Naval Utility Helicopter

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is approaching a major milestone in India’s indigenous rotary-wing aviation program, with the maiden flight of its Utility Helicopter-Marine (UH-M) expected around November. The twin-engine...

September 22, 2026
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IAF Plans 60 Medium Transport Aircraft to Modernize Ageing Airlift Fleet

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to modernize its transport fleet, with the Ministry of Defence reportedly planning to procure up to 60 Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) to...

L3Harris Expands Tomahawk Component Production Under New US Navy Deal

L3Harris Technologies has signed a multiyear agreement with the US Navy to expand production capacity for critical components used in Tomahawk cruise missiles. The agreement with the Naval Air...

September 22, 2026
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Israel Integrates Algorithm-Guided SPICE 1000 Weapon With F-35 for First Time

Israel’s F-35 fighter fleet is set to gain a new strike capability as Rafael Advanced Defense Systems integrates its SPICE 1000 air-to-surface munition with the aircraft for the first...

September 22, 2026
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Ukraine Unveils 416-km/h Jet-Powered Interceptor to Counter Russian Drones

Ukrainian developer Vluchnyk has introduced the Zorelit v5, a jet-powered interceptor designed to counter Russian kamikaze and reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The interceptor features an AI-powered target detection...