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$900M HII deals target smarter Navy production

HII is accelerating the use of robotics and physical AI in US Navy shipbuilding through agreements worth up to $900 million with GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics. The seven-year...

August 10, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Niger receives additional Algerian combat helicopters

Algeria has strengthened its military support for Niger by transferring two Mi-24V attack helicopters and two Mi-171 transport helicopters, together with ammunition, spare parts, maintenance equipment and logistical assistance....

$745M award strengthens US-Japan missile defense

Raytheon has received a $745.4 million award from the US Missile Defense Agency to produce and assemble SM-3 Block IIA ballistic missile interceptors for American and Japanese forces. Work...

August 9, 2026
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Su-57 offer targets India’s future air combat needs

Russia is reportedly offering India more than the Su-57 fighter itself. The proposed package is said to combine the aircraft with a selection of advanced missiles and unmanned systems...

August 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

AMCA program keeps critical technology in Indian hands

The AMCA programme is giving India’s private aerospace industry a much larger role while keeping strategic authority with the government. Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Larsen & Toubro and Bharat...

August 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Exploring the Type 212CD next-gen attack submarine

The Type 212CD represents a new generation of conventional submarines developed by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Norway’s Defence Materiel Agency for the German and Norwegian navies. It builds on...

India’s BrahMos export ambitions gather momentum

BrahMos has emerged as a major focus of international interest after its reported use during Operation Sindoor. The source says the supersonic cruise missile demonstrated strong precision and combat...

August 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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New ADE facilities target advanced defense programs

DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) is expanding and modernising its infrastructure to improve India’s ability to develop indigenous aircraft and UAVs. The latest projects cover both precision manufacturing and...

August 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Agni maintains range despite airspace avoidance

Former DRDO Chairman S Christopher has provided insight into the fuel costs associated with India’s Agni missile test flights. According to his remarks, some Agni missiles perform sharp trajectory...

August 8, 2026
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India eyes cheaper complement to BrahMos missiles

India’s missile inventory includes advanced systems such as BrahMos and the forthcoming LR-LACM, but there may be an operational gap between tactical weapons and expensive long-range strike systems. One...