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March 31, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Swarm Launcher to Boost Air Defense

India’s Indian Army is advancing next-generation warfare concepts with a swarm launcher system capable of deploying dozens of coordinated munitions. Featuring AI-enabled command systems, modular reloads, and hybrid strike...

March 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Counter-Drone System Production Ramps Up

Responding to the surge in drone warfare, L3Harris Technologies has ramped up production of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned system. Designed as a plug-and-play solution, VAMPIRE can be mounted on diverse...

March 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Alpine Eagle Boosts Counter-Drone Output

Alpine Eagle is scaling up production of its Sentinel counter-drone system in response to rising global demand. The company plans to establish a new manufacturing facility near Munich while...

March 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Milrem, PGZ Expand Defense Cooperation

Milrem Robotics and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa have agreed to expand collaboration on unmanned systems and defense technologies. The partnership focuses on integrating payloads into ground vehicles and advancing autonomous...

March 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US, Japan Test SPY-7 for Aegis Ships

The Missile Defense Agency has successfully conducted its first live-target tracking test using the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar, advancing integration with Japan’s Aegis-equipped vessels. Conducted with Lockheed Martin and the Japan...

March 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

Su-30MKI to Get New DRDO Cruise Missile

DRDO has approved the LRASSCM program to enhance Indian Air Force strike capabilities. The supersonic missile, likely powered by ramjet technology, will enable long-range precision attacks on land and...

March 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

Inside the E-2D Hawkeye AWACS

The E-2D Hawkeye represents the latest advancement in airborne early warning and command systems, providing naval forces with enhanced detection and coordination capabilities. Equipped with cutting-edge radar and communication...

March 20, 2026
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Land Platforms

M1151 Humvee: Armored Battlefield Icon

The M1151 variant of the Humvee reflects the platform’s transformation from a light utility vehicle into a combat-ready armored system. Developed to withstand threats encountered in modern conflicts, it...

March 20, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

$71M Deal for AI Fleet Maintenance

Gecko Robotics has secured a major contract with the US Navy to deploy advanced robotic and AI-driven solutions for ship maintenance and inspection. The initiative aims to improve fleet...

March 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Hivemind Integrated Into Talon IQ Test

Northrop Grumman and Shield AI have demonstrated the successful integration of Hivemind autonomy software with the Talon IQ test platform, marking a milestone in autonomous aviation. The system directed...