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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 25, 2026
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India developing advanced FRCV armour capable of defeating 800 mm-class threats

India’s next-generation Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) programme is expected to gain a major survivability enhancement after the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) revealed that it is developing advanced...

May 25, 2026
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SSS Defence unveils upgraded Viper Mach 2 sniper rifle platform

Indian private defence manufacturer SSS Defence has announced a major modernization effort for its sniper rifle platforms with the official unveiling of the Viper Mach 2. Headquartered in Bengaluru,...

May 25, 2026
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Thailand expands Airbus C295 tactical transport fleet with two new aircraft

Thailand has ordered two additional Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft, increasing its total fleet of the platform to five aircraft. Three C295s have already been in service with the...

May 25, 2026
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South Korea unveils KAAV II amphibious assault vehicle with enhanced firepower

South Korea has officially revealed the prototype of its next-generation KAAV II amphibious assault vehicle after more than ten years of development work. Built by Hanwha Aerospace, the KAAV...

May 25, 2026
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Embraer and Greece explore local C-390 maintenance and support partnership

Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has signed a deal with Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) to examine the possibility of developing in-country maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for the C-390...

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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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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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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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,...