DSA 2026: Hyundai WIA KH178 105 mm howitzer undergoing evaluation in Malaysia 24/04/2026 | Atul Chandra (Reporting from Kuala Lumpur) The induction of 36 additional 105 mm/38 cal howitzers will continue the modernisation of the Malaysian Army’s artillery capability.

MV-75 baptized CHEYENNE II; aiming for a first battalion with 24 machines in 2030 24/04/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli The Future Long Range Assault Aircraft remains a high priority for the US Army with current plans calling for a substantial acceleration. If progress will continue to be good, the production decision will be taken in fiscal year 2028, a year earlier than originally scheduled,

DSA 2026: WASS showcases BLACK ARROW Mod.4 lightweight torpedo in Southeast Asia debut 24/04/2026 | Atul Chandra (Reporting from Kuala Lumpur) The debut comes as regional navies continue to prioritise anti-submarine warfare capabilities amid increasing underwater activity and submarine acquisitions.

SAS 2026: BlackSea Tech unveils new COMET USV 24/04/2026 | Wilder Alejandro Sanchez (reporting from Maryland, US) The US government is pushing for the development of a hybrid fleet, in which the “little tank” CHASER or the newly developed COMET can serve as force multiplier.

EU unlocks €90 billion for Ukraine after Hungarian and energy realignment 23/04/2026 | Caterina Tani (reporting from Brussels) The package, approved by the extraordinary European Council meeting on 23-24 April in Cyprus, comes as an EU-backed loan and is a crucial lifeline for Kyiv. Repayment will be tied to profits from frozen Russian assets.

CERTO AEROSPACE demonstrates its CAPSTONE uncrewed helicopter for ASW missions 23/04/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli CAPSTONE, a 600 kg uncrewed rotorcraft, was demonstrated with a load of sonobuoys. The ambition is to be selected for ATLANTIC NET / ATLANTIC BASTION (Project CABOT) ASW “barrier”

SAS 2026: MARTAC announces upcoming USV delivery to the Philippines, new projects 23/04/2026 | Wilder Alejandro Sanchez (reporting from Maryland, US) MARTAC displayed the DEVIL RAY T-38. A larger system is in development: the LEVIATHAN T-82, a 24.9-meter (82 feet) USV made of carbon fiber and designed for high modularity. 

DSA 2026: Royal Malaysian Air Force to Receive First Thales GM400 ALPHA Radar in 2026 23/04/2026 | Atul Chandra (Reporting from Kuala Lumpur) The operationalisation of the GM400α radars will provide the RMAF with enhanced early warning capability against a wide range of airborne threats, from fast jets to low-flying UAVs. 

SAS 2026: LEONIDAS HPM C-UxS system has successful tests 22/04/2026 | Wilder Alejandro Sanchez (reporting from Maryland, US) The company has already demonstrated the system at a “recent” US Navy-sponsored testing via the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise Coastal Trident (ANTX-CT) program, in which LEONIDAS successfully neutralized four out of four target uncrewed surface vessels (USVs)

DSA 2026: PT Dirgantara Indonesia eyes 70mm rocket segment (and more) 22/04/2026 | Atul Chandra (Reporting from Kuala Lumpur) PTDI’s push into rocket systems reflects the Indonesian firm’s broader strategy to expand its role in regional defence markets beyond fixed-wing aircraft manufacturing and support.