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July 12, 2026
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Astra MkII procurement gathers momentum

The Indian Air Force is preparing to induct the Astra MkII beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile as the next major enhancement to its indigenous missile inventory. Powered by a dual-pulse rocket...

July 12, 2026
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Astra Mk3 development continues toward service

The Astra MkIII program represents India’s transition into the very-long-range air combat domain through the adoption of solid-fuel ducted ramjet propulsion. Unlike conventional rocket-powered missiles, the ramjet sustains propulsion...

July 11, 2026
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IIT Kanpur joins AWEIL for defence innovation

Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur have established a strategic partnership to accelerate the indigenous development of advanced defense technologies under...

July 11, 2026
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DRDO advances Netra MkII airborne radar

India has entered the next phase of developing the Netra MkII Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C), representing a major advancement in the country’s indigenous airborne surveillance capability....

July 10, 2026
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Greensea IQ secures Marine robotics contract

The US Marine Corps is strengthening its expeditionary mine countermeasure capabilities through the acquisition of additional Bayonet 250 autonomous underwater vehicles developed by Greensea IQ. Designed for operations across...

July 10, 2026
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EOS debuts unified anti-drone weapon station

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a defense contract to develop an advanced remote weapon station that integrates a precision laser-guided rocket with a machine gun into a single...

July 10, 2026
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BAE weighs Polish M88A2 manufacturing

BAE Systems is expanding defense industrial cooperation with Poland through a partnership focused on maintaining, repairing, and potentially manufacturing components for the M88A2 Hercules Armored Recovery Vehicle. Working alongside...

July 10, 2026
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Lockheed wins major Apache sustainment deal

Lockheed Martin has secured a major support contract to sustain and modernize the advanced targeting and pilot vision systems installed on AH-64 Apache attack helicopters worldwide. The Modernized Target...

July 9, 2026
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Belgium strengthens air defense with Kongsberg

Belgium is reinforcing its national air defense posture through the planned acquisition of ten NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems), significantly expanding its ability to counter modern airborne threats....

July 9, 2026
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Nordic-Baltic partners pursue TRACKX fleet

Finland, Norway, and Latvia have launched a collaborative initiative to evaluate Patria’s TRACKX tracked armored platform as part of their long-term land force modernization strategies. Developed within a European...