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September 2, 2026
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Germany Unveils SCILT Naval Active Counter-Drone System for Close-Range Defense

Germany has unveiled the “SCILT Naval” active counter-drone system, designed to provide maritime forces with a new layer of protection against close-range aerial threats. Developed by Fulda-based Mehler Protection,...

September 2, 2026
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Boeing to Upgrade MQ-25 Stingray With Electronic Warfare Capabilities Under New US Navy Contract

Aerospace giant Boeing has secured a contract to enhance the electronic warfare capabilities of its MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refueling aircraft, according to a US Department of Defense announcement....

September 1, 2026
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Indian Navy Receives First Samarthak-Class Multi-Purpose Vessel From L&T

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has delivered the Indian Navy’s first domestically built Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), INS Samarthak, at its shipbuilding facility in Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu. The vessel was constructed...

September 1, 2026
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India Weighs Participation in Rival FCAS and GCAP Sixth-Generation Fighter Programs

Days after taking steps toward joining the French-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth-generation fighter program, India has entered discussions with its rival, the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP),...

September 1, 2026
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Malaysia Strengthens Army Mobility With 200+ New Tactical Vehicles

Malaysia is set to acquire 263 military vehicles worth 164.91 million ringgit ($40.8 million) as part of efforts to strengthen the Malaysian Army’s tactical mobility, reconnaissance, and scouting capabilities....

September 1, 2026
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Roketsan Successfully Tests ÇAKIR Cruise Missile From Ground Launcher

Turkish defense company Roketsan has conducted successful tests of its ÇAKIR cruise missile from mobile ground-based launch platforms, demonstrating the weapon’s compatibility with multiple launch systems. During two separate...

September 1, 2026
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US and Indonesia Launch Super Garuda Shield Drills With 4,700+ Troops

The United States and Indonesia have launched their annual Super Garuda Shield military exercise, bringing together more than 4,700 personnel, Reuters reported. The exercise will continue through September 11...

September 1, 2026
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MH-139 Grey Wolf Achieves IOC as US Air Force Retires UH-1N Huey Role

The US Air Force (USAF) has announced that the MH-139A Grey Wolf has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC), marking a major step in the service’s transition from the Vietnam-era...

India Signs Agreement to Procure Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles

The Indian Army has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to acquire the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme, marking...

August 31, 2026
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Swedish-Brazilian Gripen F Two-Seat Fighter Completes First Flight

Saab’s Gripen F multirole fighter, jointly developed with Brazil, has successfully completed its maiden flight from the company’s airfield in Linköping, Sweden. The inaugural sortie was conducted under the...