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September 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

Three F404 engines due at HAL in India this week

The arrival of three more F404-IN20 turbofan engines from GE Aerospace is expected to provide some relief to HAL’s Tejas Mk1A production programme. GE had announced that the engines...

September 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

India weighs Drishti-10 against DRDO’s TAPAS UAV

The Drishti-10 and DRDO’s TAPAS-BH-201 represent two approaches to India’s MALE unmanned aerial vehicle capability. Both are intended to provide long-duration ISR coverage, but they differ in their development...

September 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New $10M system may replace the MQ-9 Reaper

The US Air Force is looking to develop a more affordable unmanned aircraft that could eventually take over many of the roles currently performed by the MQ-9 Reaper. The...

September 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

105mm field gun gets new anti-drone protection

The appearance of a 105mm Indian Army field gun fitted with an anti-drone cage demonstrates how rapidly evolving UAV threats are affecting even conventional artillery. Photographs from an Army...

September 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

New Indrajaal shield protects key infrastructure

The increasing availability of low-cost drones has created new security challenges for India’s strategic and civilian infrastructure. To address this threat, Indian counter-UAS company Indrajaal has unveiled Indrajaal Infra,...

September 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Astra Mk1A range trials target 160 km later this year

The Astra Mk1 BVRAAM is being prepared for a significant range enhancement that could extend its reach from the current figure of roughly 110 km to about 160 km....

September 3, 2026
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Land Platforms

Taiwan Army Funds $1.7B Cheetah Armored Vehicle Program

Taiwan has earmarked 57.07 billion New Taiwan dollars ($1.7 billion) in its 2027 defense budget for the acquisition of 178 locally produced Cheetah 105mm wheeled armored vehicles. The procurement...

September 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Japan Eyes Submarine-Launched Hypersonic Weapons

Japan is considering the development of a new hypersonic guided missile (HGM) designed for launch from underwater platforms, according to a budget request submitted by the nation’s Ministry of...

September 3, 2026
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Air Platforms

Black Hawk Completes First Altius Drone Strike Test

The US Army has demonstrated an expanded role for its H-60M Black Hawk through an experiment involving next-generation autonomous unmanned systems. According to footage released by Anduril Industries, the...

September 2, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Italian trucks strengthen Montenegro’s military mobility

Montenegro has begun renewing its military logistics fleet with the arrival of 31 Iveco Eurocargo vehicles supplied by Italy. The shipment represents the first delivery under a defense arrangement...