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April 27, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

Pentagon Expands F-35 Test Fleet to Accelerate Enhancements

The United States Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $177.49 million contract modification to build three F-35 flight sciences test aircraft, strengthening flight-testing capacity for Block 4...

Canberra Chooses Rolls-Royce Turbines for Next-Gen Mogami Frigates

Australia has chosen Rolls-Royce to provide its MT30 marine gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s future Mogami-class frigates, part of a joint A$10 billion ($7.1 billion) naval program...

Brazil Plans Major Expansion of Tamandaré Warship Program

Germany and Brazil have formalized a deal to acquire four additional Tamandaré-class frigates for the Brazilian Navy, expanding the ongoing naval modernization program. Construction will be undertaken by Águas...

April 26, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

VL-SRSAM by Defence Research and Development Organisation approaches induction phase, production clearance likely soon

The Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) program has entered its final pre-induction stage, representing a key milestone in the Indian Navy’s modernization of shipborne air defence systems....

April 26, 2026
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Defence Research and Development Organisation showcases advanced tracked and wheeled combat vehicle platforms

The Advanced Armoured Platforms (tracked and wheeled), developed by Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, were officially unveiled by Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence (R&D) and...

April 26, 2026
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Adani Defence & Aerospace presents ULPGM-V3 ULM-ER offering 10 km precision strike range for UAVs

Adani Defence & Aerospace has introduced the ULM-ER (UAV-Launched Missile – Extended Range), the most advanced version of its drone-launched precision-guided munition series, marking a major advancement in India’s...

Bharat Dynamics Limited hands over indigenous production-ready wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to Naval Science and Technological Laboratory

Bharat Dynamics Limited has reached a significant milestone in indigenous defence production with the delivery of India’s first production-grade wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to Naval Science and Technological Laboratory in...

April 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Saab proposes SLIM system to Indian Navy for improved stealth, integrated sensors, and optimized top-deck design

Saab has officially proposed its Saab Lightweight Integrated Mast (SLIM) to the Indian Navy as a next-generation solution aimed at enhancing sensor integration, reducing radar signature, and optimizing warship...

April 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

India Entry Into European 6th-Gen Fighter Program May Shift Global Jet Market

India is actively evaluating participation in one of Europe’s sixth-generation fighter aircraft programs, engaging with both major consortiums as part of a broader strategy to enhance its aerospace capabilities...

April 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Elbit Systems Wins $200M Contracts for Israeli Air-Launched Munitions

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems contracts valued at approximately $200 million for advanced airborne munitions. According to Elbit, the agreements were issued by the Israel Ministry of Defense as...