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November 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Shield AI’s Hivemind to Power Leonardo’s Autonomous Helicopter Missions

Leonardo will use Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software to develop autonomous mission capabilities for its Proteus unmanned helicopter demonstrator, with potential applications in anti-submarine warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance,...

November 3, 2026
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US Navy Selects GE Aerospace Engines for Two Flight III Destroyers

GE Aerospace has received orders for eight LM2500 marine gas turbines to power two upcoming US Navy Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyers, USS Ray Mabus (DDG 147) and USS...

November 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
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India’s tanker aircraft deal moves closer to IAI contract

India is reportedly moving closer to a $905.7-million (approximately ₹8,000-crore) agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries for six Boeing 767-based tanker aircraft for the Indian Air Force. According to the...

November 2, 2026
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GRSE, GSL secure contracts for eight next-gen warships

The Indian government has placed orders worth ₹53,866.50 crore for eight Next Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy, strengthening the country’s maritime capabilities and domestic warship construction sector. The...

Ukraine seeks 500 Patriot interceptors in $2.1B US deal

Washington has cleared a possible $2.1-billion foreign military sale of PAC-3 MSE interceptors to Ukraine, with Kyiv seeking 500 missiles to restore supplies for its Patriot air defence network....

November 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Skynex air defense set for passive RF sensor integration

Rheinmetall is expanding the detection capabilities of its Skynex short-range air defence system through a new agreement with Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions unit. The partnership will bring Silvus’...

November 2, 2026
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US Army funds Lockheed’s next-generation interceptor

Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.08-billion US Army contract to develop the PAC-3 Edge, a next-generation interceptor intended to address increasingly advanced aerial and missile threats. Based on the...

November 1, 2026
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Rafale Marine and joint drills strengthen India-France ties

The strategic partnership between India and France, formally established in 1998, has developed into a broad relationship covering defence manufacturing, military exercises, maritime security, research, advanced technology, and space...

Drones and decoys feature in India’s massive defence push

India has taken another major step in modernising its armed forces, with the Defence Acquisition Council approving capital procurement proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore. Chaired by Defence Minister...

November 1, 2026
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India’s stealth fighter project draws three private bidders

The ₹15,000-crore AMCA programme has moved closer to prototype development following the submission of bids by three private-sector groups competing to manufacture India’s future indigenous stealth fighter. The Aeronautical...