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May 2, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

New Traverse Systems for Indian Tanks

AVNL has launched a key modernization effort targeting the turret systems of India’s frontline tanks through a new Expression of Interest. The plan involves replacing traditional traverse mechanisms with...

May 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Aero-Engine Boost With New Ignition Tech

GTRE has taken a major step toward strengthening India’s aero-engine capabilities by seeking an industry partner to develop a High Energy Ignition system. This critical subsystem ensures reliable engine...

114 Rafale Deal Moves Ahead in India

India is set to advance its major fighter acquisition program by issuing an RFP to Dassault Aviation for 114 aircraft. The plan combines direct imports with domestic production to...

May 2, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Indigenous ISR Payload With 20km Range

Dynamatic Technologies is moving beyond aerostructures manufacturing into advanced mission systems through the development of a domestically designed EO/IR sensor payload. The stabilised turret is engineered to maintain line-of-sight...

May 1, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Redback IFV future warfare overview

Hanwha Aerospace has developed the AS21 Redback IFV as part of Australia’s LAND 400 Phase 3 program to replace aging armored vehicles. Designed for high-intensity warfare, the Redback integrates...

May 1, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

India builds AI radar for Mach 5 threats

India is developing advanced radar technology to detect hypersonic missiles traveling above Mach 5. A major challenge lies in tracking objects surrounded by a plasma layer formed due to...

Textron unveils armed UGV system

Textron Systems and its subsidiary Howe & Howe Technologies have introduced the RIPSAW M1 unmanned ground vehicle. Built on a modular open systems architecture, the platform supports rapid upgrades...

April 30, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Northrop adds Green Hills to GPS system

Northrop Grumman has integrated Green Hills Software’s INTEGRITY-178 tuMP real-time operating system into its LN-351 Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System–Modernization (EGI-M). This advanced system combines inertial navigation with an M-Code-enabled...

10 European allies form joint naval force

Ten European nations have agreed to strengthen cooperation under the Joint Expeditionary Force to address rising security threats in northern maritime regions. Led by the United Kingdom, the JEF...

April 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

THUNDART rocket reaches live fire stage

MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have successfully demonstrated the THUNDART rocket system, achieving rapid development from concept to testing within 18 months. Trials conducted at Île du Levant...