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June 28, 2026
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Project 18 grows into 12-destroyer program

India’s ambitious Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer programme is expected to redefine the country’s surface warfare capabilities with plans to construct up to twelve heavily armed stealth destroyers. Featuring Integrated...

June 28, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Su-57E offer includes local manufacturing

India and Russia are moving closer to a potential agreement for the Su-57E fifth-generation fighter, with discussions now focusing on both immediate aircraft deliveries and licensed production in India....

June 28, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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DRDO advances Phase-3 missile defense program

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has entered the next stage of its Ballistic Missile Defence programme with the development of new interceptor systems designed to counter hypersonic weapons...

June 27, 2026
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IAF pushes for local Rafale F4 manufacturing

India is seeking one of its most ambitious aerospace localization programs by requiring 40 percent indigenous content for the initial production of 96 Rafale fighters under the proposed MRFA...

June 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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IAF deploys Nebo-UM stealth detection radar

The Indian Air Force has strengthened its long-range surveillance capability with the induction of the Russian-origin 55Zh6ME Nebo-UM Very High Frequency (VHF) radar. Designed to detect stealth aircraft, cruise...

June 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Ashok Leyland to build hydrogen military engines

Ashok Leyland is advancing the modernization of India’s military logistics fleet by developing autonomous and hydrogen-powered versions of its proven Stallion tactical vehicle. Working alongside Vehicle Factory Jabalpur, the...

June 26, 2026
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US clears $250M fighter training for Australia

The US State Department has approved a potential $250 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) package to Australia covering advanced training and sustainment support for the Royal Australian Air Force’s...

June 26, 2026
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QinetiQ boosts submarine maintenance with 3D printing

The Royal Navy is transforming submarine sustainment through QinetiQ’s advanced additive manufacturing technology, enabling engineers to produce replacement components directly at HM Naval Base Clyde. The system combines 3D...

June 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
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UK delivers 100th Boxer armored vehicle

The British Army has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 100th UK-manufactured Boxer 8×8 armored vehicle, supporting one of the country’s largest land modernization programs. Produced...

South Korea expands AI command capabilities

South Korea is accelerating military artificial intelligence development through a strategic partnership between Vantiq and MMAA C&C focused on next-generation command-and-control technologies. The collaboration will explore agentic AI, edge...