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New Delhi Outlines Long-Term Military Modernization Strategy

India has introduced a comprehensive military reform strategy that outlines plans to strengthen and reorganize its armed forces through 2047. Known as “Defence Forces Vision 2047,” the initiative is...

Additional US Investment Boosts Freedom Eagle-1 Manufacturing Capacity

AeroVironment has received an additional $20.2 million in US government funding to scale up production of its Freedom Eagle-1 (FE-1) counter-drone missile system. The investment will fund the expansion...

May 27, 2026
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Thales Wins Hellenic Navy Contract for Hydra Frigate Modernization

Thales has secured a contract from Greece to upgrade the mission systems of the Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates. Under the agreement, the MEKO 200-based warships will receive the latest...

May 26, 2026
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Dutch Government Advances Plan to Join European Arms Procurement Group OCCAR

The Netherlands is modernizing its Boxer armored vehicle fleet with advanced anti-drone systems and upgraded digital technologies as part of a broader military renewal effort after more than ten...

US Marines Expand MRZR Alpha Fleet With New Mobile Power Configuration

Polaris Government and Defense has secured a follow-on US Marine Corps (USMC) contract for additional MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles (ULTVs), including the debut procurement of the platform’s 5kW...

May 26, 2026
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Seoul Targets Mid-2030s Launch for Locally Built Nuclear Subs

South Korea plans to construct its upcoming fleet of nuclear-powered submarines at home, according to the defense minister, with the country aiming to launch its first boat by the...

May 26, 2026
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Tokyo Advances Talks to Export Upgraded Mogami Frigates to Wellington

Japan is preparing formal negotiations to offer the upgraded version of its domestically developed Mogami-class multi-mission stealth frigate to New Zealand, with defense officials from both countries expected to...

May 26, 2026
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PT PAL Begins Preparations for Local Construction of Scorpene Subs

PT PAL, Indonesia’s state-owned naval shipbuilder, has advanced to the pre-production stage of the Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarine program for the Indonesian Navy. The effort forms part of a 2024...

Australia to phase out C-27J Spartan fleet under revised defense strategy

As part of its latest defence strategy, Australia will phase out its Leonardo C-27J Spartan transport aircraft and replace them with commercially based airframes. The plan, unveiled in April,...

May 25, 2026
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Royal Navy Wildcats train with Puma drones during Norway littoral warfare drills

Puma remotely piloted aircraft conducted forward reconnaissance missions during the exercise, feeding targeting data directly to Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter crews operating in Norway’s fjords. The UK Royal Navy...