May, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

114 Rafale Deal Moves Ahead in India

India is set to advance its major fighter acquisition program by issuing an RFP to Dassault Aviation for 114 aircraft. The plan combines direct imports with domestic production to...

May 2, 2026
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Aero-Engine Boost With New Ignition Tech

GTRE has taken a major step toward strengthening India’s aero-engine capabilities by seeking an industry partner to develop a High Energy Ignition system. This critical subsystem ensures reliable engine...

May 2, 2026
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New Traverse Systems for Indian Tanks

AVNL has launched a key modernization effort targeting the turret systems of India’s frontline tanks through a new Expression of Interest. The plan involves replacing traditional traverse mechanisms with...

May 2, 2026
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Uttam AESA to Boost MiG-29K Fleet

In response to declining radar performance in its MiG-29K fleet, the Indian Navy has launched an upgrade initiative centered on the indigenous Uttam Mk2 AESA radar. The existing Zhuk-ME...

$4B Patriot Air Defense Deal Approved

The US government has cleared two significant arms deals aimed at bolstering the capabilities of its allies in the Middle East. A $4 billion agreement will supply Qatar with...

Textron unveils armed UGV system

Textron Systems and its subsidiary Howe & Howe Technologies have introduced the RIPSAW M1 unmanned ground vehicle. Built on a modular open systems architecture, the platform supports rapid upgrades...

May 1, 2026
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India builds AI radar for Mach 5 threats

India is developing advanced radar technology to detect hypersonic missiles traveling above Mach 5. A major challenge lies in tracking objects surrounded by a plasma layer formed due to...

May 1, 2026
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Redback IFV future warfare overview

Hanwha Aerospace has developed the AS21 Redback IFV as part of Australia’s LAND 400 Phase 3 program to replace aging armored vehicles. Designed for high-intensity warfare, the Redback integrates...