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April 28, 2026
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Royal Thai Navy Inducts 8×8 Amphibious Vehicles to Enhance Border Defense

Thailand has strengthened its eastern border defenses by introducing new 8×8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles (AWAVs), aimed at enhancing its ability to conduct seamless land-to-sea operations. These vehicles are...

April 28, 2026
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Romania Tests Merops AI Drone Defense System in Field Conditions

Romania has conducted field trials of the AI-enabled Merops counter-drone system at the Capu Midia Air Defence Training Range along the Black Sea, according to Reuters. Romanian Defence Minister...

April 28, 2026
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United States Approves $95M Deal to Strengthen Tunisia Border Security

The United States has approved a $95 million foreign military sale to Tunisia to enhance its border security capabilities with advanced surveillance, detection, and response systems. The package includes...

April 28, 2026
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Poland Evaluates Advanced AI Acoustic and Electronic Warfare Drone Defense

Poland has begun field testing new acoustic and electronic warfare systems under its East Shield border fortification program. At the forefront are seven acoustic reconnaissance units capable of detecting...

April 27, 2026
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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...

April 27, 2026
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Tejas Mk1A Entry Nears as HAL Readies for Key Handover Event

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has issued a new tender (HAL/LCA-Tejas/PM/C-03/2026) for wall panelling work in the VVIP Dining Hall located within the Customer Service Building at its Bengaluru Complex. While...

April 26, 2026
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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 25, 2026
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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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Taiwan Announces $6.6B US Arms Deal Including Joint Ammo Production

Taipei has confirmed six weapons procurement agreements with the United States valued at 208.77 billion New Taiwan dollars ($6.6 billion), including a joint production initiative for large-caliber ammunition. The...

April 24, 2026
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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...