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Telesat Wins $1.7B Deal to Deliver Arctic Military Satellite Connectivity

Canada Awards Telesat $1.6B Contract for Arctic Military Satellite Communications Canada has awarded Telesat a 2.3-billion Canadian dollar ($1.6 billion) contract under the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project–Polar (ESCP-P) to...

August 5, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Advances Next Generation Interceptor Toward Critical Design Review

Lockheed Martin Advances NGI Program With Successful Second-Stage Motor Case Test Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the burst test of the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) second-stage motor case, marking...

Thailand Considers Procurement of India’s BrahMos Anti-Ship Supersonic Missiles

Thailand is evaluating India’s BrahMos anti-ship supersonic cruise missile to enhance the Royal Thai Navy’s maritime defense capabilities and strengthen coastal deterrence. The potential purchase forms part of the...

August 4, 2026
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Mitsubishi Launches Next-Generation Large Patrol Vessel for Japan Coast Guard

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has officially unveiled the Japan Coast Guard’s next-generation large patrol vessel, JS Yashima (PLH-46), during a launch ceremony at the company’s Shimonoseki Shipyard Enoura Plant in Yamaguchi...

Indian Navy Receives Second Nistar-Class Diving Support Vessel From HSL

The Indian Navy has strengthened its underwater operational capabilities with the delivery of INS Nipun (A17), the second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel, from Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL). Built under...

August 4, 2026
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Rheinmetall Unveils GMF 140 Next-Generation Guided Missile Frigate

Rheinmetall is advancing its next-generation naval warfare concept with the development of the GMF 140 guided missile frigate, a versatile combat platform built to counter high-end maritime threats. The...

August 3, 2026
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Rheinmetall Wins Contract to Deliver Weapon Systems for UK’s 72 RCH 155 Howitzers

Rheinmetall Wins Contract to Supply Weapon Systems for UK’s RCH 155 Howitzers Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract to provide the weapon systems for the 72 Remote Controlled Howitzer...

August 3, 2026
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India’s Akash Missile Production Set to Continue with Advanced Variants Through Next Decade: Sources

Akash Missile Production Shifts to Advanced Variants, Ensuring Long-Term Manufacturing Reports suggesting that production of India’s indigenous Akash air defence missile system is approaching its conclusion are inaccurate. According...

August 3, 2026
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DRDO Developing Lightweight UAV-Launched Precision Missile with INS and SAASM Navigation

DRDO’s Lightweight A2G Missile Aims to Boost Precision Strike Capability of Indian UAVs The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing a compact air-to-ground missile intended to equip...

August 3, 2026
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BAE Systems Explores Make in India Production for Tridon Mk 2 Air-Defence System

BAE Systems Explores ‘Make in India’ Production for Tridon Mk 2 V-SHORADS Platform BAE Systems is considering local production of its Tridon Mk 2 mobile air defence system in...