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May 25, 2026
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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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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...

May 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

BEL Enters Loitering Munition Segment With Indigenous Autonomous Strike System

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has made its entry into the rapidly expanding loitering munition market, a domain that has so far been driven mainly by private Indian defence companies....

AVNL Delivers 1000th Indigenous T-90(IM) Tank to Indian Army

The Indian Army today received its 1000th T-90(IM) tank from Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), manufactured indigenously at the HVF/AVNL facility in Avadi. The achievement highlights India’s growing self-reliance...

May 23, 2026
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Indian Army Developing LVCCS for Integrated Precision Strike Operations

A year after Operation Sindoor showcased the increasing importance of precision long-range strike capability in contemporary warfare, the Indian Army is reportedly moving toward full digital integration and automation...