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LightPath raises $11M for anti-drone sensors

LightPath Technologies has secured an $11-million follow-on order to supply advanced infrared imaging systems for counter-unmanned aerial system applications, reinforcing its growing presence in the defense electro-optics sector. The...

Taiwan cancels counter-drone procurement plan

Taiwan is reassessing a fixed-site counter-unmanned aerial system procurement after repeated testing revealed that the proposed solution did not satisfy operational performance requirements established by the military. The project...

Canada expands armored vehicle fleet with new order

Canada has approved a major expansion of its Armored Combat Support Vehicle modernization initiative through a new agreement with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada covering additional wheeled armored platforms and...

July 20, 2026
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Communication & Electronic
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Defense Unicorns enters Navy operational testing

Defense Unicorns has progressed to the next stage of a US Navy rapid capability initiative following successful completion of prototype activities focused on modernizing software deployment across naval platforms....

July 19, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Astra Microwave hands over radar for DRDO trials

Astra Microwave Products Limited has achieved a major milestone in India’s defence electronics development by handing over an advanced naval radar system to the Defence Research and Development Organisation...

Hawk-I 900 AESA radar prototype debuts

Chennai-based defence electronics company Data Patterns has showcased its Hawk-1900 GaN-based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, marking a significant development in India’s indigenous airborne sensor capabilities. Designed with...

July 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Navy prepares warships for laser weapon systems

Bharat Forge Limited has signed a ₹425 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence to supply 12 indigenous 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators (MTGGs) for Indian Navy warships....

July 18, 2026
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