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October 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Two new Navy ships to boost undersea warfare testing

The planned induction of INS Samarthak and INS Mangrol represents another step in India’s effort to improve maritime surveillance, indigenous weapons testing and anti-submarine warfare. The development comes as...

October 4, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Omnilight photonic chip to support DRDO’s future radar networks

DRDO is seeking Indian industry participation in the development of an Omnilight Photonic Integrated Circuit, a microwave-photonics transceiver technology designed for next-generation radar systems. The project would replace conventional...

October 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

₹87,150 Cr bid could expand Lockheed manufacturing in India

Lockheed Martin is offering to deepen its industrial footprint in India if its bid wins the Indian Air Force’s 60-aircraft medium transport programme, estimated at roughly ₹87,150 crore. The...

October 4, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

IAF moves Astra Mk2 ahead while planning Mk3 development

The Indian Air Force is advancing the integration of ASTRA Mk-2 with additional fighter aircraft while also laying the groundwork for the future ASTRA Mk-3/Gandiva missile. Air Chief Marshal...

India pushes BrahMos exports across Southeast Asia

BrahMos has emerged as one of the leading examples of India’s transition from a defence importer to an increasingly important defence exporter. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has pointed...

October 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Indian warship Trishul arrives in Spain after Varuna exercise

The Indian Navy’s INS Trishul has arrived at Valencia as part of its extended operational deployment in European and adjoining maritime regions. The ship reached the Spanish port on...

October 3, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Rafale deal advances as India plans deeper weapons integration

India is moving closer to a major decision on its planned purchase of 114 Rafale fighters, with bids currently undergoing detailed assessment by the Ministry of Defence. Defence Secretary...

US Navy awards Raytheon $24.4B for SM-6 interceptors

Raytheon is set to significantly increase production of the SM-6 multi-mission interceptor after securing a contract worth as much as $24.4 billion from the US Navy. The initial contract...

Five firms tapped for US Army’s long-range PrSM upgrade

The US Army has initiated a competitive effort to develop PrSM Increment 4, a long-range precision strike weapon with a planned reach of 1,000 kilometers or more. Five companies—Anduril,...

October 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Voyager and Anduril partner on weapons defense systems

A new strategic relationship between Anduril Industries and Voyager Technologies will expand cooperation in propulsion, energetics, and manufacturing for US missile and weapons programmes. The partnership covers development, testing,...