Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

April 19, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Army Reassesses 122mm Rocket Plans

The Indian Army is planning a major overhaul of its rocket artillery forces by gradually retiring ageing Russian-origin Grad systems and expanding the indigenous Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher fleet...

April 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

GTRE Eyes New Engine for Tejas Future

Kaveri 2.0 Engine Program

April 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

122mm GRAD Rockets Ready for Supply

Brahmastra Explosives & Ammunition has announced the immediate availability of extended-range 122mm GRAD rockets capable of striking targets up to 40 kilometers away. The launch comes amid growing global...

April 18, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New Tata Combat UGV in Development

Tata Advanced Systems has introduced an indigenous unmanned ground vehicle designed for military missions in difficult terrain. The tracked platform can carry payloads up to 1,000 kg and travel...

April 18, 2026
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Naval Platforms

New Scorpene May Use LiB Power

Naval Group has offered the Indian Navy an upgraded Scorpene Evolved submarine featuring lithium-ion battery propulsion and major capability improvements. Replacing conventional lead-acid batteries, the Li-ion system is expected...

April 18, 2026
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Land Platforms

Vajra-T Adds RWS, Jammers, Akashteer

India’s K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzer is being upgraded with an advanced anti-drone survivability package to counter loitering munitions and FPV threats. The modernization includes an indigenous remote weapon station...

April 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Inside the PULS Rocket Artillery System

Elbit Systems’ Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) is emerging as a modern answer to changing artillery warfare. Designed as a modular and network-enabled launcher, PULS can fire multiple...

April 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lifecycle Deal Signed for Prithvi-II

DRDO has launched fresh support programs to keep India’s Prithvi-II missile force operational while next-generation systems enter service. A long-term maintenance contract seeks specialized services for continued fleet upkeep,...

April 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

India Gets New MALE UAV Proposal

India’s Dynamatic Technologies is developing the Super-Cheel, a medium-altitude long-endurance drone in the 2,000-kg category with projected 30-hour flight time. The aircraft is intended for persistent ISR, maritime surveillance,...

April 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

Black Hawk Flies With Zero-Light AI

The UH-60 Black Hawk has been used to test Raytheon’s RAIVEN Staring surveillance system in a recent flight trial. Operating in total darkness, the sensor suite captured mapping data...