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September 28, 2026
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Kongsberg Orders Boreas Navigation Systems for Counter-Drone Platforms

Australian navigation technology company Advanced Navigation has secured a €16 million ($19 million) contract to supply hundreds of Boreas inertial navigation systems to Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for...

September 28, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Navantia Completes AIP Tests for Spain’s S-83 Submarine

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has successfully completed testing of the air-independent propulsion (AIP) system installed in a dedicated section of Cosme García (S-83), the third submarine under Spain’s four-vessel S-80...

L3Harris Secures $876M US Navy Deal for Growler Jamming System

The US Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies an $876.4 million contract modification to advance the development of the Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) system for EA-18G Growler electronic...

India Plans Second Fighter Jet Production Line, Multiple Missile Makers as Defence Exports Near ₹38,000 Crore

India is considering the establishment of a second fighter aircraft production line to minimise reliance on a single manufacturing facility and strengthen its domestic defence industry, Defence Secretary Rajesh...

September 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

IAF Signs Contract for Indigenous VR-Based Mirage-2000 Part-Task Trainer

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a procurement contract for a virtual reality (VR)-based Part-Task Trainer for its Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft, marking another milestone in the transition of...

September 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Tonbo Imaging Develops Indigenous Avenger S75E Multi-Spectral Airborne Targeting System

Tonbo Imaging’s Avenger S75E is a compact, airworthy electro-optical gimbal designed to support long-range airborne surveillance, reconnaissance, targeting and search-and-rescue missions. The system integrates daylight, short-wave infrared (SWIR) and...

September 27, 2026
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Cochin Shipyard Acquires 23% Conoship Stake to Expand European Green Ship Design

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has acquired a 23% equity stake in Netherlands-based ship design and engineering company Conoship International Holding B.V. for €2.30 million, equivalent to approximately ₹25.10 crore....

September 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

Six US F-35s Arrive in Jodhpur for First Exercise Tarang Shakti Deployment

Six US F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jets and more than 200 US Air Force personnel have arrived at Jodhpur for their first participation in Exercise Tarang Shakti, US...

September 24, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Anduril Barracuda gains US open-architecture approval

Anduril has achieved a major milestone for its Barracuda-M weapon family after the missile successfully completed an independent US Air Force assessment for compliance with the Weapon Open System...

September 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US orders 4,000 Kiwi drones following combat trials

Swarm Defense Technologies has received a prototype delivery order for 4,000 Kiwi one-way attack drones and associated munitions worth at least $25 million. The procurement follows the second phase...