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July 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Carrier defenses evolve against drone threats

Exicom Technologies India has introduced the Condor Lite IW, a compact tactical communication platform engineered to support unmanned ground vehicles performing military operations across diverse environments. Developed with emphasis...

BrahMos contract expands PTC defence footprint

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has provided valuable insight into the engineering behind the Tejas Mk1A by revealing the aircraft’s forward radar integration structure. The exposed nose section highlights the sophisticated...

July 18, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Exploring the Leclerc Main Battle Tank

Raytheon has completed another successful developmental milestone for its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), a modern shoulder-fired air defense missile being developed to replace the aging Stinger weapon...

July 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Navy adds second Mahe-class ASW vessel

The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Malvan, the second vessel of the indigenous Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft program, further strengthening India’s coastal defense and underwater...

July 17, 2026
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Taiwan submarine project draws India interest

Recent speculation regarding the possible involvement of Indian sonar technology in Taiwan’s indigenous submarine program has attracted considerable attention within defense and strategic communities. However, no official statements from...

July 17, 2026
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Condor Lite boosts UGV battlefield connectivity

Exicom Technologies India has introduced the Condor Lite IW, a compact tactical communication solution engineered specifically for unmanned ground vehicles operating in demanding military environments. Designed with strict size,...

July 17, 2026
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HAL reveals enhanced AESA radar integration

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has provided the clearest public view yet of the Tejas Mk1A fighter’s radar integration by revealing the aircraft’s exposed forward fuselage without its radome installed. The...

July 17, 2026
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Next-generation SHORAD missile passes key test

RTX subsidiary Raytheon has successfully completed a major developmental test of its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), marking significant progress toward replacing the aging FIM-92 Stinger missile. During...

July 16, 2026
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New USV launches directly from torpedo tubes

German firms GABLER and FLANQ have successfully completed sea trials of the Ranger demonstrator, an innovative unmanned surface vessel designed to launch directly from standard submarine torpedo tubes. Developed...

July 16, 2026
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Seoul expands military innovation ecosystem

South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups has expanded its Defense Open Innovation Program to encourage greater participation from emerging technology companies developing solutions for military applications. Approximately fifty...