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SSS Defence Delivers G72 SMGs

Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has completed another delivery of its indigenous G72 submachine guns to the Punjab Police, highlighting the increasing adoption of domestically manufactured small arms by Indian law...

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May 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

BEL Enters Loitering Munition Race

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has entered the rapidly expanding loitering munition segment, signaling a major diversification of its defense portfolio into autonomous strike systems and network-enabled battlefield technologies. Traditionally...

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AVNL Delivers 1000th T-90 Tank

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) has delivered the 1000th T-90(IM) tank to the Indian Army from its Heavy Vehicles Factory facility in Avadi, marking a major milestone in India’s...

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May 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Army Develops Indigenous LVCCS

A year after Operation Sindoor highlighted the growing role of precision long-range strike capabilities in modern warfare, the Indian Army has accelerated efforts to digitally integrate and automate its...

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May 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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India Develops 105mm Gun for Zorawar

India has reportedly initiated development work on an indigenous 105mm cannon intended for the Zorawar Light Battle Tank programme, marking another significant step in the country’s long-term effort to...

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May 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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MK 48: Heavyweight Strike Torpedo

The MK 48 heavyweight torpedo continues to serve as one of the most advanced and strategically important underwater weapons in modern naval warfare, providing submarines with the capability to...

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Poland to Receive First F-35 Batch

Poland is preparing to receive the first batch of Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter aircraft under a landmark defense agreement signed with the United States, reinforcing Warsaw’s long-term effort...

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LUCAS Drone Gets Autonomous Pilot

has been selected to provide its Hivemind autonomy software for integration into the Pentagon’s Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat System loitering munition. The AI-enabled software will equip the drone with autonomous...

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New A330 Conversion Hub Planned

is expanding its military aircraft conversion capacity with the creation of a new A330 MRTT conversion hub in Seville, Spain. The facility will support the transformation of commercial A330...

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Defense Engineering Tie-Up Announced

has entered a strategic partnership with to enhance engineering services supporting British defense infrastructure and submarine programs. The five-year agreement aims to improve the delivery of specialist technical expertise...

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