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April 1, 2026
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UK Modernizes RFA Lyme Bay for Autonomous Mine Countermeasure Missions

The Royal Navy is upgrading RFA Lyme Bay with autonomous technologies to enable it to detect and counter naval mines, effectively converting the vessel into a mobile hub for...

April 1, 2026
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Latvia Develops Advanced Tactical Catamaran to Strengthen Naval Capabilities

In a move to bolster maritime defense, Latvia is developing a next-generation multi-role offshore vessel tailored to counter modern security threats at sea. The LNT-27 tactical catamaran is envisioned...

India Procures Russian Legacy System to Tackle Low-Altitude Threats

India has moved to strengthen its short-range air defence capabilities by procuring the Tunguska mobile air defence system from Russia in a deal worth approximately ₹4.45 billion ($47 million)....

Mitsubishi Hands Over Japan’s Fifth Taigei-Class Attack Submarine

Japan has strengthened its submarine fleet with the commissioning of its fifth Taigei-class attack submarine, JS Chōgei (SS-517), delivered by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries at its Kobe shipyard. The vessel,...

Pratt & Whitney Secures $3.8 Billion Contract for Additional F-35 Engines

Pratt & Whitney has secured a $3.8 billion contract from the US Department of Defense to manufacture F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II, reinforcing its role in supporting...

Israeli Forces Receive Thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR Rifles from IWI

SK Group subsidiary Israel Weapon Industries has supplied the Israel Defense Forces with thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR assault rifles, further strengthening its frontline infantry arsenal. The rifle, operational since...

US Clears $3.16 Billion Deal to Supply Classified AIM-260 Missiles to Australia

In a major step toward strengthening allied air combat capabilities, the US Congress has approved a $3.16 billion deal to supply Australia with up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced...

India Proposes Advanced Drone and Counter-Drone Systems to Colombia

India has extended a broad defence cooperation offer to Colombia, focusing on next-generation drone and anti-drone warfare solutions. A high-level delegation from Colombia, led by Vice Defence Ministers Angelica...

IAF Set to Get Two Mountain Radars Under ₹1,950 Crore BEL Contract

In a move to strengthen aerial surveillance, the Ministry of Defence has finalized a ₹1,950 crore agreement with Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of two mountain radars and...

March 31, 2026
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India Plans Swarm Drone Launcher for Saturation Air Defence Attacks

In a significant step toward future warfare concepts, the Indian Army has issued a tender (TID: 54805218) for a Multi-Barrel Swarm Launcher System, highlighting a doctrinal transition toward high-volume,...