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June 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

FICV program gains momentum under AVNL

India’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) programme is entering a critical development phase as AVNL expands industry participation through new requests related to armour protection and survivability technologies. The...

June 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

India accelerates counter-drone capabilities

The rise of low-cost drones and loitering munitions has forced militaries worldwide to rethink traditional air-defence strategies. India is responding by developing a layered counter-drone architecture that combines directed-energy...

June 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Rampage missile production to expand in India

India is accelerating plans to manufacture the HSLD-Mk2 precision strike missile domestically after its successful operational deployment demonstrated its effectiveness in long-range precision attacks. The initiative supports the country’s...

Zorawar tank to receive enhanced protection

India’s Zorawar Light Tank is set to receive advanced armour enhancements designed to improve protection against modern armour-piercing threats. The upgraded protection package will significantly increase battlefield survivability while...

June 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

SHAKTI drone designed for long-range strikes

Bengaluru-based Anadrone Systems is developing SHAKTI, an indigenous long-range loitering munition designed for precision strike missions against high-value targets. Combining extended endurance, significant strike range, and real-time target verification...

Uttam radar achieves major detection milestone

The Tejas Mk1A continues to demonstrate significant capability growth through the performance of its indigenous Uttam AESA radar. Recent evaluations have highlighted the radar’s ability to detect and track...

June 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Rafale conducts MICA NG missile trials

France has achieved another important milestone in the development of the MICA NG air-to-air missile with a successful supersonic test from a Rafale fighter aircraft. The trial validated the...

June 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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