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August 24, 2026
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New Saab UAV targets high-speed stealth missions

Saab has displayed a full-scale model of its A3-001 concept, offering a glimpse into a potential future autonomous fighter and loyal-wingman platform. The concept is aimed at exploring technologies...

August 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
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AIM-424 targets future US Navy fighter fleet

The US Navy has revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a previously little-known long-range air-to-air missile being developed for current and future generations of fighter aircraft. The weapon was displayed publicly...

August 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

India’s Akashteer advances integrated air defense

Akashteer has emerged as a key element of India’s effort to modernize ground-based air-defense command and control. Developed by Bharat Electronics with support from DRDO and ISRO, the system...

August 23, 2026
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DRDO upgrades Netra Mk1 with advanced EO/IR imaging

India is reportedly exploring the addition of a multispectral Long Range Oblique Photography system to its Netra Mk1 airborne early warning aircraft. The proposed EO/IR payload would provide long-distance...

August 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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New cruise missile concept targets Tejas Mk1A

D-Propulse has presented a future concept for a compact air-launched cruise missile using rotating detonation engine propulsion. The proposed system is intended to deliver high-speed, long-range performance while remaining...

August 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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EndureAir unveils new UAV mothership concept

Peru has selected L3Harris Viper Shield as the electronic warfare solution for its new F-16 Block 70 fighters. The system is intended to provide the aircraft with protection against...

August 22, 2026
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Land Platforms
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India plans multi-layered protection against drone swarms

Denmark is strengthening its air-defense network through a new cooperation agreement between Thales and Systematic. The partnership will combine Thales’ air-defense technologies with Systematic’s command-and-control expertise.The companies plan to...

August 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Suparna-X2 targets persistent high-endurance surveillance

OctayN Aerospace has unveiled the Suparna-X2, an unmanned aircraft concept focused on persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. The platform uses solar energy as a key component of its...

August 22, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Indian Navy receives third Mangrol-class ASW vessel

India’s Cochin Shipyard has formally delivered Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft in an eight-vessel series, to the Indian Navy. The handover strengthens the Navy’s ability to...

US funds X-Bow’s low-cost missile defense effort

The US Army is working with EdgeRunner AI to develop a dedicated artificial intelligence model tailored to military users. The resulting system, called EdgeRunner-Camo, is an open-weight large language...