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May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Scalp Naval Boosts Deep-Strike Capability

France is set to revive manufacturing of the Scalp Naval missile as part of efforts to enhance strategic strike capabilities. Initially introduced in 2017, the missile program faced a...

May 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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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Missile & Missile Defence

Patriot Missiles Set for Epic Fury

Raytheon has been awarded a significant contract worth $441.6 million to deliver Patriot GEM-T missile interceptors for Operation Epic Fury. This agreement builds on an existing multi-billion-dollar procurement framework...

May 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Northrop Delivers 70th E-2D Aircraft

Northrop Grumman has reached a production milestone by supplying the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the US Navy. This next-generation airborne early warning system plays a critical role in...

May 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

New Navajo-Class Recovery Ship Named

The US Navy has introduced its seventh Navajo-class support ship, the USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), marking another milestone in fleet modernization. Named after decorated SEAL veteran Solomon Atkinson,...

May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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...

May 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

1-Ton UAV Targets Armed ISR Missions

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace is scaling its Kaalbhairav UAV into a MALE-class platform capable of carrying larger payloads and performing extended missions. The design retains its efficient aerodynamic...

May 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

MALE UAV Proposal for Tri-Service

The AeroForce X UAV, jointly developed by Dynamatic Technologies and Aerodata AG, is being proposed for India’s large-scale MALE drone acquisition program. The platform stands out due to its...

May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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 2, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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...