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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...

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...

May 25, 2026
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MQ-9 Reaper gains GBU-39B precision strike capability for contested operations

The US Air Force Special Operations Command has equipped its MQ-9 Reaper drones with the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb, introducing a new long-range precision strike capability tailored for operations...

May 25, 2026
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US Coast Guard explores microwave weapon to stop fast smuggling vessels

The US Coast Guard is moving forward with plans to partner with Lockheed Martin on the development of a high-power microwave (HPM) weapon system intended for deployment on small...

May 25, 2026
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Astra Mk3 enters crucial airborne trial phase ahead of production clearance

India’s Astra Mk3 long-range air-to-air missile programme, linked to the SFDR-based “Gandiva” project, is preparing to enter its most critical development stage as integrated airborne testing is expected to...

May 24, 2026
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MiG-35: Russia’s Practical Multirole Fighter for Modern Combat

The MiG-35 represents Russia’s approach to practical air combat capability rather than an attempt to replicate the stealth-centric philosophy of fifth-generation fighters. Derived from the battle-tested MiG-29 family, the...

May 23, 2026
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BEL Enters Loitering Munition Segment With Indigenous Autonomous Strike System

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has made its entry into the rapidly expanding loitering munition market, a domain that has so far been driven mainly by private Indian defence companies....

May 23, 2026
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MK 48 Torpedo: The Silent Hunter Beneath the Seas

Naval warfare today extends far below the ocean surface, where silence and stealth often determine victory. The MK 48 torpedo is one of the most powerful weapons operating in...

May 23, 2026
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India Starts Development of Indigenous 105mm Gun for Zorawar Tank

India has reportedly launched development of a domestically designed 105mm gun for the Zorawar Light Battle Tank programme, underscoring the country’s continued push toward self-reliance in critical armoured warfare...

May 23, 2026
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Indian Army Developing LVCCS for Integrated Precision Strike Operations

A year after Operation Sindoor showcased the increasing importance of precision long-range strike capability in contemporary warfare, the Indian Army is reportedly moving toward full digital integration and automation...