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May 26, 2026
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Seoul Targets Mid-2030s Launch for Locally Built Nuclear Subs

South Korea plans to construct its upcoming fleet of nuclear-powered submarines at home, according to the defense minister, with the country aiming to launch its first boat by the...

US Marines Expand MRZR Alpha Fleet With New Mobile Power Configuration

Polaris Government and Defense has secured a follow-on US Marine Corps (USMC) contract for additional MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles (ULTVs), including the debut procurement of the platform’s 5kW...

May 26, 2026
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Dutch Government Advances Plan to Join European Arms Procurement Group OCCAR

The Netherlands is modernizing its Boxer armored vehicle fleet with advanced anti-drone systems and upgraded digital technologies as part of a broader military renewal effort after more than ten...

May 25, 2026
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Astra Mk3 enters crucial airborne trial phase ahead of production clearance

India’s Astra Mk3 long-range air-to-air missile programme, linked to the SFDR-based “Gandiva” project, is preparing to enter its most critical development stage as integrated airborne testing is expected to...

India developing advanced FRCV armour capable of defeating 800 mm-class threats

India’s next-generation Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) programme is expected to gain a major survivability enhancement after the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) revealed that it is developing advanced...

SSS Defence unveils upgraded Viper Mach 2 sniper rifle platform

Indian private defence manufacturer SSS Defence has announced a major modernization effort for its sniper rifle platforms with the official unveiling of the Viper Mach 2. Headquartered in Bengaluru,...

Thailand expands Airbus C295 tactical transport fleet with two new aircraft

Thailand has ordered two additional Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft, increasing its total fleet of the platform to five aircraft. Three C295s have already been in service with the...

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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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...