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Malaysia Explores BrahMos Acquisition to Diversify Defence Partnerships and Strengthen Strategic Autonomy

Malaysia’s interest in acquiring the BrahMos air-to-surface missile system could broaden its defence partnerships and provide Kuala Lumpur with an additional strategic and economic partner in India, according to...

September 22, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin Offers C-130J for IAF MTA Program With Technology Transfer Proposal

US defence and aerospace company Lockheed Martin has expressed its readiness to transfer technology for certain C-130J Super Hercules components to India if it secures the Indian Air Force’s...

September 22, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

HAL’s Indigenous UH-M Set for November Maiden Flight as Naval Utility Helicopter

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is approaching a major milestone in India’s indigenous rotary-wing aviation program, with the maiden flight of its Utility Helicopter-Marine (UH-M) expected around November. The twin-engine...

September 22, 2026
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IAF Plans 60 Medium Transport Aircraft to Modernize Ageing Airlift Fleet

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to modernize its transport fleet, with the Ministry of Defence reportedly planning to procure up to 60 Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) to...

L3Harris Expands Tomahawk Component Production Under New US Navy Deal

L3Harris Technologies has signed a multiyear agreement with the US Navy to expand production capacity for critical components used in Tomahawk cruise missiles. The agreement with the Naval Air...

September 22, 2026
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Israel Integrates Algorithm-Guided SPICE 1000 Weapon With F-35 for First Time

Israel’s F-35 fighter fleet is set to gain a new strike capability as Rafael Advanced Defense Systems integrates its SPICE 1000 air-to-surface munition with the aircraft for the first...

September 22, 2026
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Ukraine Unveils 416-km/h Jet-Powered Interceptor to Counter Russian Drones

Ukrainian developer Vluchnyk has introduced the Zorelit v5, a jet-powered interceptor designed to counter Russian kamikaze and reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The interceptor features an AI-powered target detection...

September 22, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Denmark Orders Broshuis Heavy Trailers to Transport Leopard 2 Tanks

Dutch vehicle solutions manufacturer Broshuis has secured an order for 15 Heavy Equipment Trailers (HETs) to increase the Danish Armed Forces’ capacity to transport Leopard 2 main battle tanks....

UK Military Gets AI System to Convert Intercepted Communications Into Real-Time Intelligence

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has received Nomad, an AI-powered signals intelligence platform developed by Babcock to transform intercepted communications into real-time intelligence. Designed to support intelligence, surveillance,...

September 21, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany Unveils High-Payload Airborne Tactical Vehicle for Special Forces

Germany’s Special Forces Command (KSK) and Flensburg Technology Systems (FTS) have unveiled a new 3.2-tonne (7,055-pound) Light Airborne Tactical Vehicle (TAHR) designed to provide high payload capacity in a...