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June 1, 2026
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Canada Chooses Thales S2087 Sonar for Future River-Class Destroyers

Thales Canada has secured a contract from Lockheed Martin Canada to supply the S2087 towed array sonar system for the Royal Canadian Navy’s next-generation River-class destroyers, enhancing the country’s...

June 1, 2026
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F-22 Raptor: The Stealth Fighter That Defines US Air Superiority

Before an enemy can react, the battle may already be lost. A fleeting radar contact appears, disappears, and moments later the threat has been neutralized. This ability to operate...

Poland Orders 146 More Borsuk IFVs Under $2.07 Billion Defence Contract

Poland is accelerating the expansion of its mechanized forces after awarding a 7.5-billion-zloty ($2.07 billion) contract to the Polish Armaments Group and Huta Stalowa Wola consortium for 146 additional...

May 31, 2026
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Australia to Receive Only Existing US Navy Nuclear Submarines Under Revised AUKUS Framework

Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarine fleet under the AUKUS partnership will consist entirely of second-hand Virginia-class boats from the US Navy after the three partner nations agreed to revise the...

May 31, 2026
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Russia Offers Deeper Technology Access as India Assesses Su-57 Production Options

Russia’s successful first flight of the twin-seat Su-57D stealth fighter has sparked fresh speculation about India’s potential role in the aircraft’s export and development roadmap. Designed as the first...

May 31, 2026
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Dassault Pitches Falcon 10X as Alternative Platform for India’s ISTAR Aircraft Program

India’s ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) aircraft project has moved into a decisive acquisition phase after the Defence Acquisition Council cleared the purchase of three dedicated platforms...

May 31, 2026
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Navy May Limit Initial S-5 SSBN Fleet to Four Boats While Exploring Larger Follow-On Design

India’s strategic submarine modernization effort may ultimately produce four S-5 class ballistic missile submarines in its first production tranche rather than the six boats originally envisioned, as naval planners...

May 31, 2026
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MiG-29UPG Fleet Receives Indigenous Upgrades and New Weapons Ahead of Tejas Mk2 Era

India’s MiG-29UPG fleet is undergoing a comprehensive modernization effort designed to ensure the aircraft remains a viable frontline asset well into the next decade. As the Indian Air Force...

May 30, 2026
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HAL Expands Private Sector Role in Prachand Production Following Major LCH Order

HAL has initiated a new outsourcing effort for the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand through a limited tender for precision-machined components, underscoring the company’s drive to expand manufacturing throughput...

May 30, 2026
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R-37M, Astra Mk II and Gandiva Set to Form Backbone of IAF’s Future BVR Missile Arsenal

India is quietly reshaping its beyond-visual-range air combat capabilities through a mix of imported and domestically developed missile systems, creating a future BVRAAM portfolio designed to rival some of...