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August 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

New Delhi moves toward FCAS fighter collaboration

New Delhi is moving toward possible participation in Europe’s Future Combat Air System, selecting the French-led sixth-generation fighter programme over the UK, Italy and Japan-backed Global Combat Air Program....

August 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany, Netherlands boost armored vehicle fleets

Germany and the Netherlands are expanding their Boxer RCT30 fleets after ARTEC, a joint venture of KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, secured an order for 69 more infantry fighting vehicles....

August 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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...

August 9, 2026
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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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Air Platforms

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 8, 2026
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Japanese F-2 deployment could deepen air cooperation

Japan is reportedly planning to send Mitsubishi F-2 fighters to India for a bilateral air exercise. If the deployment takes place, it would deepen an already growing defence relationship...

August 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

August 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Unmanned Systems

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...