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March 18, 2026
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IAF prepares long-term maintenance program to keep IL-76 aircraft operational through the 2040s

Indian Air Force is entering a critical transition phase in its strategic airlift capability, increasingly relying on its aging fleet of Ilyushin Il-76 to bridge a capability gap until...

March 18, 2026
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India’s advanced loitering munition by NAL and Solar Defence set for 2028 testing goal

India’s efforts to develop advanced autonomous strike capabilities are accelerating as National Aerospace Laboratories and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited collaborate on a 150-kg class loitering munition UAV designed...

March 18, 2026
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BAE set to enhance EW capabilities of USAF’s U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft

The US Air Force, through Robins Air Force Base, has awarded BAE Systems a contract to upgrade the electronic warfare suite of the U-2 “Dragon Lady” aircraft. Under the...

March 17, 2026
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Taiwan explores cost-effective air defense solutions amid China’s growing low-cost threat capabilities

Taipei is pursuing the development of more affordable air defense munitions as China expands its use of low-cost weapons in potential large-scale strike scenarios, Taiwan News reported. According to...

March 17, 2026
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Indonesia and Australia consider strengthening defense cooperation with Japan and Papua New Guinea

Indonesia and Australia are looking to strengthen defense ties by establishing new trilateral frameworks with Japan and Papua New Guinea, while also increasing intelligence-sharing cooperation. The plan was disclosed...

March 17, 2026
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Baykar extends loitering munition range to 2,000 km with swarm-capable K2 system

Baykar has advanced unmanned aerial warfare with the debut of its AI-driven K2 kamikaze drone, capable of operating in coordinated swarm formations. The system underwent flight testing over the...

March 17, 2026
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US Army collaborates with Pennsylvania companies to develop next-generation small arms barrels

The US Army is advancing small arms technology through a partnership with Pennsylvania-based industry to develop a more durable, wear-resistant barrel for high-pressure weapon systems. The effort, led by...

March 16, 2026
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France unveils a containerized launcher extending artillery strike range to 150 km

France is preparing to introduce a new long-range rocket launcher into its military inventory, extending its reach in modern combat scenarios. The FLP-T 150, developed jointly by ArianeGroup and...

March 16, 2026
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US Navy prolongs service of USS Nimitz aircraft carrier until 2027

The US Navy has postponed the retirement of its oldest carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), extending its service from May 2026 to March 2027. The 10-month delay synchronizes the ship’s...

March 16, 2026
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Belgium strengthens counter-drone capabilities through partnerships with Anduril, COBBS, and Nokia

Belgium is advancing its domestic counter-drone capabilities through a joint consortium composed of US company Anduril and Belgian firms COBBS BELUX and Nokia Belgium. Anduril brings expertise in autonomous...