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April 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

NH90 helicopter set for future Block 2 upgrade

The NH90 helicopter is getting a smart upgrade to stay future-ready. With new avionics, better connectivity, and improved maintenance systems, it’s being reshaped for the next generation of warfare....

April 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Inside Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet

Imagine vehicles that move, fight, and decide without a driver. Autonomous systems are changing ground warfare by taking humans out of danger zones. → They bring speed, precision, and...

AK-47 upgrade kits unveiled by MKU

Sometimes the most powerful weapon makes no sound. Electronic warfare can disable enemy systems without firing a shot—blinding radars and cutting communications. → It’s an invisible battle where signals...

April 19, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

IAF Rudram-2 nears production stage

The battlefield now extends beyond Earth—into space. Satellites guide missiles, track movements, and keep armies connected. → Whoever controls space controls the flow of information and power on the...

April 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

India plans laser weapon trial for Navy

Hundreds of small drones moving like a single organism—that’s the power of swarm technology. Instead of one expensive system, many small units work together to confuse and overwhelm the...

April 19, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Army favors Pinaka over old Grad rockets

Wars are no longer fought by humans alone—machines are learning to think, predict, and act. AI is helping armies analyze threats, control drones, and make faster decisions than ever...

April 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

India plans Kaveri engine comeback

Imagine a weapon so fast that defenses barely have time to react—that’s the reality of hypersonic missiles. Traveling at incredible speeds and changing direction mid-flight, they are nearly impossible...

122mm rockets ready for fast delivery

Firepower is getting stronger and smarter with new rockets from Brahmastra Explosives & Ammunition. Designed for systems like the BM-21 Grad, they strike farther and are ready to deploy...

April 18, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

India’s Tata unveils new UGV system

The battlefield is changing—and machines are stepping in. Developed by Tata Advanced Systems Limited, this UGV can carry supplies, scout danger zones, and support troops without risking lives. Built...

April 18, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Scorpene upgrade may use LiB propulsion

The oceans are becoming quieter—and more dangerous. The Scorpéne Evolved by Naval Group can stay underwater longer, move silently, and strike with deadly precision using systems like BrahMos-NG. Built...