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Lokesh wins ₹58.2 crore Army weapon contract

Recent discussions regarding the possible presence of Indian-origin sonar technology within Taiwan’s indigenous submarine program have generated considerable attention, although no official confirmation has been provided by either government....

July 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Indian carriers push for layered drone defense

Exicom Technologies India has introduced the Condor Lite IW tactical communication system, a compact solution engineered to provide resilient connectivity for unmanned ground vehicles operating in demanding military environments....

PTC expands role in BrahMos systems integration

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has publicly displayed the front-end radar installation structure of the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft, providing the clearest view yet of the aircraft’s integration architecture for the...

July 18, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Leclerc MBT: France’s Modern Battlefield Spearhead

RTX’s Raytheon has successfully completed a major demonstration of its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), marking significant progress toward replacing the long-serving FIM-92 Stinger missile. During the latest...

July 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Second Mahe-class ASW craft enters service

The Indian Navy is preparing to commission INS Malvan, the second vessel of the indigenous Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft program, further enhancing maritime security across India’s extensive...

July 17, 2026
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R&D

Taiwan submarine effort highlights India link

Recent media discussions suggesting a possible connection between Indian-developed sonar technologies and Taiwan’s indigenous submarine program have generated considerable debate among defense observers. However, neither Indian authorities nor Taiwanese...

July 17, 2026
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R&D

New Condor Lite enables resilient UGV links

Exicom Technologies India has developed the Condor Lite IW tactical communication system to meet the growing demand for reliable connectivity among unmanned ground vehicles operating in challenging battlefield conditions....

July 17, 2026
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R&D

Tejas Mk1A features larger AESA radar layout

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has revealed new insights into the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft by displaying the forward fuselage with its radome removed, exposing the radar installation architecture for the...

July 17, 2026
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R&D

Future Stinger replacement passes major trial

RTX’s Raytheon has achieved another major milestone in the development of its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), a future replacement for the widely deployed Stinger missile system. During...

July 16, 2026
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R&D

German Firms Test Submarine-Launched USV

German Firms Test Torpedo Tube-Launched Ranger USV for Covert Naval MissionsGerman companies GABLER and FLANQ have successfully completed sea trials of the Ranger uncrewed surface vessel (USV), demonstrating a...