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IAF may accept Tejas with limited EW suite

Deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited may face further delays beyond June, according to reports citing defence sources. Discussions are reportedly ongoing between...

May 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

BEL, CSIO develop Hawk pilot display unit

In a significant development for India’s indigenous defence aviation sector, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have partnered to develop an indigenous Pilot Display Unit...

Aryavart unveils next-gen TEJAS UAV

Aryavart Technologies Development Pvt. Ltd., a defence startup based in Bhopal, has unveiled its latest unmanned aerial platform named TEJAS STOL, designed for tactical battlefield operations and long-range surveillance...

HAL expects GE F404 engines by year-end

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has announced that the supply situation for GE F404-IN20 engines used in the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet program is expected to improve considerably over the coming...

May 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Hermes drone overview and capabilities

The Hermes drone series, developed by Israel’s Elbit Systems, has become one of the most influential unmanned aerial vehicle platforms in modern military operations. Long before drones became central...

USS Gerald Ford returns from deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford, recognized as the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has returned to the United States after completing a 326-day deployment that included operations in the Caribbean...

US cancels deployment of 4,000 troops

The United States has canceled its planned deployment of approximately 4,000 troops to Poland as part of a broader restructuring of American military forces in Europe. US officials confirmed...

May 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Tactical Radios Gain Counter-Drone AI

L3Harris is enhancing tactical radio systems with its new Wraith Shield software upgrade, providing soldiers with embedded counter-drone detection capabilities powered by artificial intelligence and RF sensing technology. Instead...

May 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

OLED Output Increased for Defense Demand

Kopin Corporation is shifting OLED microdisplay production entirely to its Massachusetts facility after purchasing new deposition and fabrication equipment to support in-house manufacturing operations. The decision reflects growing pressure...

Romania to Get New UGV Platform

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia’s Milrem Robotics have signed a cooperation agreement to pursue Romania’s future unmanned ground vehicle requirements through a locally integrated industrial partnership. Signed during...