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June 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Blackbeard hypersonic missile enters production

Castellion has secured its first production-focused contract for the Blackbeard hypersonic missile, marking a major milestone in the program’s development. The weapon is designed to provide affordable long-range strike...

June 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Teledyne redefines lightweight reconnaissance

Teledyne FLIR’s Black Recon drone delivers advanced surveillance capabilities in an exceptionally small and lightweight package. Equipped with thermal and visual sensors, the UAV provides frontline forces with real-time...

June 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New drone built using advanced manufacturing

Lockheed Martin has highlighted the potential of digital manufacturing after producing a drone prototype in less than twelve months. By combining design, engineering, and production into a unified digital...

June 15, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

BMD Phase-2 trial marks major breakthrough

India is expanding its missile defense capabilities with a more advanced and integrated protective network. Combining modern interceptors, surveillance radars, and real-time command systems, the architecture is designed to...

June 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Cargo drone manufacturing hub planned

A new heavy-lift autonomous aircraft is helping shape the future of logistics and transport operations. With vertical takeoff capability and hybrid-electric propulsion, the platform can operate in remote locations...

June 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Super Kalvari emerges for future naval needs

Indigenous submarine development is becoming a major driver of innovation within India’s naval industry. Competing design efforts are accelerating advancements in underwater warfare capabilities, from stealth and endurance to...

June 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Dual-mode ramjet powers hypersonic ambitions

India is accelerating research into hypersonic technologies that could play a major role in future military and aerospace applications. By pursuing breakthroughs in propulsion and high-speed flight, the country...

June 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

New decoy solution targets enemy ISR networks

Modern military forces are increasingly investing in deception technologies to counter surveillance and precision-strike threats. By creating convincing false targets and misleading enemy sensors, these systems improve survivability and...

June 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India advances indigenous anti-ship missile

India is reinforcing its maritime combat strength with the development of a new indigenous naval strike capability. Designed to improve precision engagement against surface threats, the program supports the...

June 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

Tejas could direct future combat drones

As air combat becomes more network-driven, the Tejas Mk1A is well positioned to support future digital warfare concepts. Its flexible architecture can accommodate advanced connectivity and collaborative technologies, helping...