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Philippines Plans Procurement of Over 500 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

The Philippine government is preparing to procure over 500 infantry fighting vehicles to strengthen the mobility, protection, and combat effectiveness of its armed forces. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr....

July 28, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Textron Selects Vivace to Supply Components for Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle

Textron Systems has selected Vivace International Corporation to provide mission-critical components for the Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle, reinforcing the US Marine Corps’ next-generation combat vehicle program. The partnership supports...

July 27, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA Advances SPEAR 3 Program With Low-Rate Manufacturing Ahead of 2027 Deliveries

MBDA has entered low-rate production of the SPEAR 3 mini cruise missile after completing a successful testing campaign, with the first operational deliveries planned for early 2027. Developed as...

Taiwan Commissions New Tuo Chiang-Class Corvette to Boost Homegrown Navy

Taiwan has strengthened its naval fleet with the commissioning of the Dan Chiang, the newest Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette built under the country’s indigenous shipbuilding program. The commissioning ceremony...

July 27, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

GE Aerospace, StandardAero Partner to Sustain Engines for UK’s AW149 Helicopters

GE Aerospace and StandardAero have joined forces to manufacture and sustain the CT7-2E1 propulsion systems selected for the UK Armed Forces’ New Medium Helicopter (NMH) fleet. The partnership comes...

July 27, 2026
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Singapore’s Second Victory-Class MRCV Enters Water Following ST Engineering Launch

ST Engineering has unveiled the second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), RSS Valour (89), for the Republic of Singapore Navy during a launch ceremony at Benoi Shipyard. The vessel...

July 27, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Five Firms Chosen by US Army to Build Medium Autonomous Battlefield Logistics Platforms

The US Army has chosen AM General, American Rheinmetall, Carnegie Robotics, HDT Robotics, and Stratom to develop prototype medium-sized autonomous robotic vehicles aimed at transforming tactical battlefield logistics. The...

India-France Rafale Negotiations Continue Amid Radar IPR and Source Code Challenges

Negotiations between India and France for a proposed $22 billion purchase of 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets are progressing, but key technical and intellectual property issues continue to impede...

Zen Technologies Launches Indigenous High-Altitude Man-Portable Counter-Drone System

Zen Technologies Limited has introduced its indigenous High-Altitude Man-Portable Anti-Drone System (MPADS) on Kargil Vijay Diwas, reinforcing India’s growing portfolio of domestically developed counter-drone technologies. The lightweight system has...

July 25, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Kusha M1 Interceptor Surpasses Planned Range, Reaches Nearly 150 km in Trial

India’s Project Kusha continues to gather momentum after the Kusha M1 interceptor missile exceeded its planned operational range during recent testing. Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL) Chairman Satyanarayan...