August, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

August 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Agni missile retains range despite fuel-saving routes

India’s Agni family of long-range ballistic missiles reportedly uses significant propellant during sharp mid-course trajectory corrections in some test flights. Former DRDO Chairman S. Christopher said these manoeuvres can...

August 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

ADE upgrades facilities for advanced defense work

The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a major DRDO aerospace laboratory, has begun infrastructure upgrades to strengthen India’s indigenous aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle development capabilities. The latest work focuses...

August 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Sudan strengthens fleet with Pakistani Mohafiz vehicles

Sudan has reportedly received about 100 Pakistani-made Mohafiz infantry mobility vehicles to support troop movement and protect supply convoys during its continuing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces. Local...

Pentagon funds PDW expansion with $820M award

The US Department of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital has issued a conditional loan commitment of up to $820 million to Performance Drone Works (PDW). The financing is intended...

August 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Viper Shield completes key F-16 flight evaluation

L3Harris Technologies has completed the first two-aircraft flight test of its Viper Shield electronic warfare system aboard F-16 fighter jets. The milestone represents another step toward full-rate production of...

Aurelius boosts anti-drone weapon output with $40M

Aurelius Systems has secured $40 million in new funding to increase production of its Archimedes directed-energy counter-drone platform. The California-based defense company said the investment will accelerate development, expand...

Army Targets Low-Cost Missile for Drone Defense

The US Army is looking for industry partners to develop a low-cost missile capable of intercepting small drones at significantly greater distances. The planned Next Generation Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft...

August 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV