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May 25, 2026
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South Korea unveils KAAV II amphibious assault vehicle with enhanced firepower

South Korea has officially revealed the prototype of its next-generation KAAV II amphibious assault vehicle after more than ten years of development work. Built by Hanwha Aerospace, the KAAV...

Embraer and Greece explore local C-390 maintenance and support partnership

Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has signed a deal with Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) to examine the possibility of developing in-country maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for the C-390...

May 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Coast Guard explores microwave weapon to stop fast smuggling vessels

The US Coast Guard is moving forward with plans to partner with Lockheed Martin on the development of a high-power microwave (HPM) weapon system intended for deployment on small...

May 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

MQ-9 Reaper gains GBU-39B precision strike capability for contested operations

The US Air Force Special Operations Command has equipped its MQ-9 Reaper drones with the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb, introducing a new long-range precision strike capability tailored for operations...

May 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Royal Navy Wildcats train with Puma drones during Norway littoral warfare drills

Puma remotely piloted aircraft conducted forward reconnaissance missions during the exercise, feeding targeting data directly to Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter crews operating in Norway’s fjords. The UK Royal Navy...

Australia to phase out C-27J Spartan fleet under revised defense strategy

As part of its latest defence strategy, Australia will phase out its Leonardo C-27J Spartan transport aircraft and replace them with commercially based airframes. The plan, unveiled in April,...

US Navy awards Arcfield $75M follow-on contract to support AN/BYG-1 submarine combat systems

Arcfield has received a $75-million follow-on contract from the US Navy Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport to continue delivering engineering and support services for the Code 25 submarine combat...

Taiwan Reports Massive Chinese Naval Deployment Across Regional Waters

Taiwanese officials have reported that China has deployed more than 100 vessels — including navy ships, coast guard cutters, and auxiliary maritime platforms — across a vast area stretching...

May 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

MiG-35: Russia’s Practical Multirole Fighter for Modern Combat

The MiG-35 represents Russia’s approach to practical air combat capability rather than an attempt to replicate the stealth-centric philosophy of fifth-generation fighters. Derived from the battle-tested MiG-29 family, the...

SSS Defence Supplies Advanced G72 SMGs to Punjab Police

Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has successfully delivered another batch of its G72 submachine guns to the Punjab Police, reflecting the growing trust placed in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing sector. The...