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Saab wins major India deal for 450 Carl-Gustaf M4s

Saab’s FFV Ordnance has reportedly secured the lowest-bidder position in the Indian Army’s tender for 450 Carl-Gustaf M4 launchers. The company has quoted around ₹71.87 crore for the requirement,...

September 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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New $10M system may replace the MQ-9 Reaper

The US Air Force is looking to develop a more affordable unmanned aircraft that could eventually take over many of the roles currently performed by the MQ-9 Reaper. The...

September 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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India weighs Drishti-10 against DRDO’s TAPAS UAV

The Drishti-10 and DRDO’s TAPAS-BH-201 represent two approaches to India’s MALE unmanned aerial vehicle capability. Both are intended to provide long-duration ISR coverage, but they differ in their development...

September 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Three F404 engines due at HAL in India this week

The arrival of three more F404-IN20 turbofan engines from GE Aerospace is expected to provide some relief to HAL’s Tejas Mk1A production programme. GE had announced that the engines...

September 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Astra Mk1A range trials target 160 km later this year

The Astra Mk1 BVRAAM is being prepared for a significant range enhancement that could extend its reach from the current figure of roughly 110 km to about 160 km....

September 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

HAL set to receive 20 F404 engines for Tejas Mk1A

The delivery of GE Aerospace’s F404-IN20 engines remains an important factor in the production of India’s Tejas Mk1A fighters. GE has confirmed that three engines were shipped to HAL...

September 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

New Indrajaal shield protects key infrastructure

The increasing availability of low-cost drones has created new security challenges for India’s strategic and civilian infrastructure. To address this threat, Indian counter-UAS company Indrajaal has unveiled Indrajaal Infra,...

September 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

105mm field gun gets new anti-drone protection

The appearance of a 105mm Indian Army field gun fitted with an anti-drone cage demonstrates how rapidly evolving UAV threats are affecting even conventional artillery. Photographs from an Army...

September 3, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Brazil Begins Serial Procurement of Centauro II 8×8s

The Brazilian Army has begun serial procurement of the Centauro II after Leonardo, through the CIO Consortium, secured a contract for the first seven vehicles in a planned 98-unit...

September 3, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Taiwan Army Funds $1.7B Cheetah Armored Vehicle Program

Taiwan has earmarked 57.07 billion New Taiwan dollars ($1.7 billion) in its 2027 defense budget for the acquisition of 178 locally produced Cheetah 105mm wheeled armored vehicles. The procurement...