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October 7, 2026
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Canadian Drone Firms Look Overseas for Electronic Warfare Testing

Canadian drone developers are increasingly considering overseas testing to evaluate how their unmanned systems perform against radio-frequency jamming and other electronic warfare threats, citing restrictions under federal legislation. Canada’s...

October 7, 2026
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Leonardo DRS Establishes UK Subsidiary to Produce Tactical Radars

US-based defense technology company Leonardo DRS is establishing a new UK subsidiary and dedicated local manufacturing facility to produce tactical radar systems as it expands its support for British...

October 6, 2026
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Naval Group Begins Construction of Sweden’s First FDI Multirole Frigate

French defense shipbuilder Naval Group has cut the first steel for the Royal Swedish Navy’s initial Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigate, formally launching construction of the vessel...

October 6, 2026
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US Air Force Withdraws B-1 Bombers From UK Amid Iran-Linked Security Threat

The US Air Force has withdrawn its fleet of 12 B-1 Lancer supersonic heavy bombers from RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom and returned the aircraft to the continental...

October 6, 2026
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US Army Develops Mission-Specific AI for Automated Target Detection and Tracking

The US Army is leveraging operational data to develop artificial intelligence models capable of automatically identifying and tracking targets across a wide range of military missions. Sightline Intelligence’s Aided...

October 6, 2026
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Germany and Diehl Advance IRIS-T SLM Integration for F125 Frigates

Germany is moving forward with plans to integrate the IRIS-T SLM air defense system aboard its F125 frigates following a successful shipboard demonstration. German defense company Diehl Defence and...

October 5, 2026
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Spain Advances Army Modernization With 100th Dragón 8×8 Vehicle

Military vehicle manufacturer TESS Defence has delivered the 100th Dragón 8×8 wheeled combat vehicle to the Spanish Army, marking a major milestone in a programme first conceptualized in 2019....

October 4, 2026
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DRDO Seeks Industry Partners for Omnilight Photonic Transceiver Chip for Future Radar Networks

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the development of an indigenous Omnilight Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC), a microwave photonics transceiver...

October 4, 2026
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ASTRA MK-2 Integration Progresses as IAF Advances MK-3 Development

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has highlighted ongoing efforts to integrate the indigenous ASTRA Mk-2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile with additional fighter platforms, while preparatory activities...

October 4, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Targets Major India Manufacturing Expansion With ₹87,150 Crore Airlifter Bid

Lockheed Martin has indicated that it is prepared to significantly expand its aerospace manufacturing presence in India if its proposal is selected for the Indian Air Force’s medium transport...