Indias Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of eight Dornier 228 aircraft and associated Operational Role Equipment for the Indian Coast Guard. The contract, valued at ₹2,312 crore (approximately USD 280–285 million), has been concluded under Indias “Buy (Indian)” procurement category, which requires majority domestic sourcing; the aircraft will feature over 71% indigenous content
Israels defense ministry said the upgraded Davids Sling air defense system has completed new tests, drawing on combat experience including the 12-day campaign against Iran in June 2025. Moshe Fattal, head of the Wall Directorate at the Defense Ministrys Air Defense Command, said real-time wartime adjustments had a direct impact on the systems performance
Blue Water has unveiled the Liberty Class, a 190-foot autonomous ship developed in partnership with Damen and Conrad Shipyard. Built on Damens Stan Patrol 6009 hull, the vessel has been re-engineered with Blue Waters autonomous architecture to meet U
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Defense Donny Ermawan Taufanto oversaw the Air Forces F-16 and Super Tucano
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France will provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000 fighter jets and an additional radar for its SAMP/T air defense system, following talks between French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin and Ukrainian officials. The discussions also covered accelerating aircraft deliveries, supplying AASM Hammer guided bombs, and providing long-range weapons, including SCALP missiles
India seized three oil tankers subject to U.S
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Rostec and ZALA RSS will showcase new UAV and counter-drone systems at World Defense Show 2026, held February 8–12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ZALA will present the latest Lancet-E reconnaissance and strike system, including the Z-16E UAV, Izdeliye 51E and 52E loitering munitions, and a new single-use launcher for Product 51E, highlighting upgrades derived from real combat experience