2026 - Weeklydefencenews

May 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

MALE UAV Proposal for Tri-Service

The AeroForce X UAV, jointly developed by Dynamatic Technologies and Aerodata AG, is being proposed for India’s large-scale MALE drone acquisition program. The platform stands out due to its...

May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Legacy Guns Turned Into Anti-Drone Systems

The Indian Army is upgrading its ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft guns to address the growing threat of drones and loitering munitions across sensitive borders. The modernization introduces EO/IR sensors, laser rangefinding,...

May 2, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Indigenous ISR Payload With 20km Range

Dynamatic Technologies is moving beyond aerostructures manufacturing into advanced mission systems through the development of a domestically designed EO/IR sensor payload. The stabilised turret is engineered to maintain line-of-sight...

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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Air Platforms
R&D

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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Land Platforms
R&D

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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Air Platforms
R&D

May 1, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

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...