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November 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Indian Navy to Receive Eight Advanced Corvettes Under $5.7B Deal

The Indian Defence Ministry has awarded contracts worth ₹538.67 billion ($5.7 billion) to build eight next-generation corvettes for the Indian Navy, expanding the country’s capabilities in coastal defence and...

November 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Shield AI Expands Counter-Drone Portfolio With $5.3B Echodyne Deal

Shield AI has reached an agreement to acquire Echodyne for $5.3 billion, combining the radar manufacturer’s sensing technology with Shield AI’s autonomous systems portfolio. The deal will integrate Echodyne’s...

November 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

General Atomics to Manufacture Key Components for US Hypersonic Weapons

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems has received a subcontract from Leidos to produce precision components for the US Army and Navy’s hypersonic weapons programmes through 2031. The work includes precision-machined...

November 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Special Operations Command Awards Aeon $14M Zeus Deal

USSOCOM has selected Aeon Industrial for a $13.8-million contract covering further development, testing and initial low-rate production of the company’s Zeus missile system. The award includes weapon upgrades, preliminary...

November 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

AMCA Program: India’s Push for an Indigenous Stealth Fighter

India’s AMCA fifth-generation stealth fighter programme is entering a decisive phase, with development speed, industrial participation and technological independence emerging as its main challenges. Conceptualised in 2006–2007, the programme...

November 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India Moves Pralay Missile Closer to Induction With 500-km Test

DRDO has successfully completed another flight test of India’s indigenous Pralay quasi-ballistic missile, bringing the system closer to induction into the armed forces. Conducted on November 5 at approximately...

November 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

ATAGS Deliveries Set to Begin in Q1 FY28 After Production Clearance

Bharat Forge is targeting the first quarter of FY28 for the start of deliveries under the Indian Army’s order for 184 ATAGS artillery guns, following receipt of production approval....

November 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms

India’s Joint Forces Demonstrate Readiness in Maritime EW Drill

The Indian Armed Forces have completed the maritime phase of a tri-service electronic warfare exercise off Goa and Karwar, highlighting the growing emphasis on joint operations across land, air...

November 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

Karnataka to Get ₹380 Crore Aircraft Ejection Seat Plant by Martin-Baker

Martin-Baker is preparing to establish a new aircraft ejection seat and aerospace safety equipment manufacturing facility in Karnataka through a proposed investment of ₹380 crore, The Business Line reported....

November 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

France Selects Babcock for Advanced Military Air Combat Training

Babcock France has been awarded an eight-year agreement to deliver adversary-aircraft simulation and air-to-ground training for France’s armed forces. The contract, issued by the French Armed Forces Commissariat Service,...