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April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Tejas Mk1A induction nears as HAL upgrades

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has issued a small infrastructure tender at its Bengaluru facility, signaling preparations for the Tejas Mk1A induction. The upgrade targets VVIP areas within the Customer Service...

Russia offers Kalibr missile to India Navy

Russia has proposed its 3M-14E Kalibr-PL cruise missile to the Indian Navy for submarine-based land-attack capability. With a range of up to 1,500 km, it exceeds India’s requirements and...

Dynamatic reveals Super Kaatil munition

Dynamatic Technologies is developing a next-generation loitering munition called “Super Kaatil,” designed for high-speed precision strikes. Unlike traditional systems, it is expected to achieve supersonic speeds with a 100...

April 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Adani shows ULM-ER with 10 km precision

The ULM-ER (ULPGM-V3), developed by Adani Defence with DRDO, is an extended-range UAV-launched precision missile designed for modern battlefield strikes. Weighing about 12.5 kg, it offers a 10 km...

April 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

DRDO unveils new armoured vehicle platforms

DRDO unveiled new tracked and wheeled armoured platforms equipped with a 30 mm crewless turret and anti-tank missile capability. Built for high mobility, they feature strong engines, automatic transmission,...

April 26, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

VL-SRSAM nears induction for Indian Navy

The VL-SRSAM missile system, developed by DRDO for the Indian Navy, has entered pre-induction trials with enhanced capabilities. It now offers nearly 80 km range, Mach 4.5 speed, and...

April 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Saab offers SLIM mast for Indian Navy

Saab has proposed its Lightweight Integrated Mast (SLIM) to the Indian Navy as a modern solution for consolidating sensors, radars, and antennas into a single composite structure. Built from...

BDL delivers first heavy torpedo to NSTL

Bharat Dynamics Limited has delivered India’s first production-grade wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to NSTL, marking a major milestone in indigenous naval weapons. Developed with fiber-optic wire guidance and active-passive acoustic...

Missile Deals Approved for NATO Allies

Washington has approved two major missile sales to European allies, authorizing Sidewinder missiles for Lithuania and Hellfire missiles for the Netherlands under the Foreign Military Sales program. Lithuania’s package,...

April 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Hawkeye Radar Upgrade Flight Tests Done

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have successfully flight-tested a new radar enhancement for the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, advancing modernization of one of the service’s most important airborne...