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May 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Coastal induction likely for new missile

India’s long-range “carrier-killer” anti-ship missile program has moved closer to operational deployment after completing developmental trials and preparing for Indian Navy user evaluations. The system is designed to target...

SSS Defence supplies T-12 systems to Army

SSS Defence has supplied its indigenous T-12 semi-automatic shotguns to the Indian Army for counter-drone operations. The 12-gauge weapon is designed to engage low-flying FPV and quadcopter threats, reflecting...

India plans new bulletproof carrier fleet

The Indian Army has launched a procurement process for 159 Bullet Proof Troop Carriers to strengthen protection for Rashtriya Rifles personnel operating in high-risk counter-insurgency environments. The program is...

EU defense loan boosts Poland military

Poland has become the first country to secure funding under the EU’s SAFE defense initiative, signing a massive 43.7-billion-euro loan agreement to modernize its military and defense industry. The...

India boosts strike capability with Adani

Adani Defence has delivered two indigenous precision-strike systems to the Indian Army under the EP-6 emergency procurement framework: the ULPGM precision missile and the AGNIKAA VTOL-I FPV loitering munition....

May 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

AMCA engine program gains Safran support

Godrej Aerospace is emerging as a major contender in India’s AMCA fighter engine program as GTRE prepares for co-development of the next-generation AHTCE turbofan engine with France’s Safran. The...

May 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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New 300kW laser weapon boosts India defense

India is developing a powerful 300-kilowatt directed-energy weapon capable of engaging threats at distances of up to 20 kilometers. Featuring advanced beam-control technologies and a large output aperture for...

F-35 training subsystem deal awarded

Cubic Defense will provide 140 advanced training subsystems for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lot 21 fighter aircraft under a new follow-on contract. The systems support secure live-flight combat training, real-time...

May 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

L3Harris boosts Air Force network capability

The US Air Force has chosen L3Harris Technologies to help develop key components of the Advanced Battle Management System, a secure digital network designed to connect military sensors, platforms,...

Blue Raven radar deal awarded to Raytheon

Raytheon has received its largest SharpSight radar order to date, with Blue Raven procuring 120 systems for global distribution and sustainment. The software-defined radar can track over 1,000 targets...