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May 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

May 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

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 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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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Soldier Systems

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...

May 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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,...

May 8, 2026
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Training and Simulation

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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Weapons and Munition

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...

May 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New stealth kamikaze drones revealed

India’s ADE has unveiled its new high-speed stealth swarm drones designed for future autonomous warfare missions. Inspired by the SWIFT UCAV program, the attritable drones combine stealth shaping, swarm...

May 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

SharkJet jet-powered munition unveiled

Tonbo Imaging has introduced SharkJet, a jet-powered loitering munition designed for fast precision strikes in contested battlefield environments. Unlike conventional kamikaze drones, SharkJet uses turbojet propulsion to achieve higher...

May 7, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

US awards Kopin thermal optics deal

Kopin has received a $21.5-million contract to supply thermal imaging assemblies for a portable US military weapon system. The ruggedized systems use advanced microdisplays and optics to help troops...