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May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Scalp Naval Boosts Deep-Strike Capability

France is set to revive manufacturing of the Scalp Naval missile as part of efforts to enhance strategic strike capabilities. Initially introduced in 2017, the missile program faced a...

Shoot-and-Scoot System Introduced

Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE) has unveiled the URAN artillery system, marking a shift toward more agile and survivable artillery platforms for Turkey. Derived from the BORAN system, URAN...

LASSO Program Advances Switchblade

The US Army has chosen the Switchblade 400 developed by AeroVironment as part of its Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance initiative. Designed as a lightweight, portable “tank destroyer,” the...

Threat Detection Program Moves Ahead

Northrop Grumman is continuing development of its ITDS under a new US Army contract, moving into advanced testing and integration stages. The system is designed to improve aircraft survivability...

ULTRA Turbo UAV Contract Awarded

DZYNE Technologies has secured a multi-million-dollar deal with the US Air Force Research Laboratory to supply three ULTRA Turbo UAV systems. Designed for extended missions, the platform combines long...

US Signs HIMARS Deal With Lithuania

Lithuania is expanding its artillery capabilities through a new agreement with the United States for additional HIMARS units. Valued at $280 million, the package includes launch systems, various missile...

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 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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Unmanned Systems
R&D

1-Ton UAV Targets Armed ISR Missions

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace is scaling its Kaalbhairav UAV into a MALE-class platform capable of carrying larger payloads and performing extended missions. The design retains its efficient aerodynamic...

May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

20km Range Laser Boosts DEW Capability

Defence Research and Development Organisation is advancing a high-power laser weapon system capable of delivering 300 kW output for countering modern aerial threats. Designed with scalable architecture and precision...