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May 13, 2026
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Hydra Rocket Production Planned in Poland

Poland has signed a cooperation agreement with American defense firms to localize assembly and production of Hydra 70 rockets for the country’s future Apache helicopter force. Under the arrangement,...

May 13, 2026
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New Multi-Barrel Launcher Debuts

Bengaluru-based Zulu Defence Systems has introduced a compact multi-barrel loitering munition launcher aimed at enhancing tactical swarm warfare capabilities for the Indian armed forces. The launcher is designed to...

May 10, 2026
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SSS Defence Delivers T-12 Shotguns

The Indian Army has inducted SSS Defence’s locally developed T-12 shotgun for deployment with Northern Command formations amid the rising threat posed by FPV and quadcopter drones. Inspired by...

May 9, 2026
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Precision Strike Systems Delivered

India’s tactical precision-strike capability has received a boost with Adani Defence & Aerospace supplying the ULPGM missile and AGNIKAA VTOL-I loitering munition to the Indian Army through the accelerated...

May 8, 2026
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New 300kW Laser Boosts India Defense

India’s next-generation 300-kW directed-energy weapon is being engineered to neutralize modern aerial threats at distances of up to 20 kilometers using concentrated laser energy. The system combines sophisticated thermal...

May 7, 2026
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SharkJet Loitering Munition Debuts

Tonbo Imaging has unveiled SharkJet, a next-generation jet-powered loitering munition developed for high-intensity warfare scenarios requiring rapid engagement and precision strike capability. Presented at the North Tech Symposium 2026,...

May 5, 2026
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Layered Counter-Drone Solution Planned

DroneShield has teamed up with Terma to co-develop advanced counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities. The partnership is designed to integrate their respective technologies, including AI-enabled detection, electronic countermeasures, and operational...

May 5, 2026
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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...

May 3, 2026
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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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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...