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March 18, 2026
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Indian Air Force outlines sustainment plan to extend IL-76 fleet operations into the 2040s

Indian Air Force is navigating a pivotal phase in its strategic airlift program, relying heavily on its legacy Ilyushin Il-76 fleet to fill a growing capability gap until new...

March 18, 2026
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NAL and Solar Defence aim for 2028 testing milestone for India’s next-gen loitering munition

India is advancing its autonomous strike capabilities through a joint effort between CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited to develop a 150-kg class loitering munition UAV...

March 18, 2026
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Ananth Technologies teams up with EndureAir to develop indigenous loitering munitions for Indian forces

India is taking a significant step toward self-reliance in defense technology as Ananth Technologies Private Limited and EndureAir Systems Private Limited enter into a Technology Cooperation Agreement to co-develop...

March 18, 2026
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Nordic Air Defence enters Poland through partnerships with WB Group and Tantalit

Nordic Air Defence is expanding its footprint into Poland by partnering with WB Group and Tantalit to counter drone threats. The move includes opening a local office and formalizing...

March 18, 2026
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BAE to upgrade electronic warfare suite of US Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft

The United States Air Force has tasked BAE Systems with modernizing the electronic warfare capabilities of the U-2 “Dragon Lady,” under a contract managed through Robins Air Force Base....

March 17, 2026
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Taiwan looks to affordable air defense options as China increases use of low-cost threats

Taipei is working on developing lower-cost air defense munitions in response to China’s increasing use of inexpensive weapons in potential large-scale attacks, according to Taiwan News. Lee Shih-chiang, head...

March 17, 2026
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Indonesia and Australia move toward expanded defense ties involving Japan and Papua New Guinea

Indonesia and Australia have unveiled plans to deepen defense cooperation by pursuing new trilateral partnerships with Japan and Papua New Guinea, alongside enhanced intelligence-sharing efforts. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin outlined the...

March 17, 2026
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