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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,...

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)....

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...

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...

Northrop Secures Deal to Supply Additional SEWIP Block 3 Systems to US Navy

Northrop Grumman has secured a US Navy contract modification to produce up to nine more SEWIP Block 3 electronic warfare systems, expanding the fleet’s ability to counter incoming missile...

Solar Defence Supplies Upgraded 60 km Range Pinaka Mk-I to Indian Army

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has reached a key milestone by dispatching the Enhanced Pinaka Mk-I rocket system to the Indian Army, marking the first such delivery by a...

March 31, 2026
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USS Massachusetts Commissioned as 25th Virginia-Class Submarine

The US Navy has added USS Massachusetts (SSN-798) to its fleet, marking the commissioning of the 25th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine and reinforcing its advanced undersea combat capabilities. The...

March 31, 2026
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Poland Advances Indigenous Missile Production With CAMM-ER Plant

Poland has taken a major step toward domestic production of advanced air defence systems by signing an agreement to build a CAMM-ER missile manufacturing and servicing center in Zielonka....

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,...

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...