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June 17, 2026
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Land Platforms

Partnership Targets Faster Military Output

Seeking to improve defense production capacity, Lockheed Martin and GM Defense are evaluating the application of high-volume commercial manufacturing practices to military programs. The effort combines defense expertise with...

June 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Ultra-Light ISR Drone Weighs 450 Grams

Teledyne FLIR Defense has expanded its tactical drone portfolio with the launch of the Black Recon, a compact reconnaissance UAV engineered for extended intelligence-gathering missions. Despite its lightweight design,...

June 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New Drone Prototype Uses Novel Process

A collaborative effort between Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and advanced manufacturing company Divergent has resulted in the rapid development of the Replicator drone prototype within 12 months. The project...

June 15, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India hits key ICBM defense milestone

India has reached a significant milestone in its long-running Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) initiative with the successful completion of advanced trials under Phase 2 of the program. The system...

June 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Germany to host Victor U250 drone hub

Rheinmetall and ERC System have partnered to establish domestic manufacturing capabilities for the Victor U250 hybrid-electric cargo drone in Germany. Designed as a versatile heavy-lift unmanned aircraft, the platform...

June 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms

MDL advances Super Kalvari submarine plan

India’s future Project-76 conventional submarine program is emerging as a major catalyst for domestic naval innovation, with both public and private shipbuilders pursuing competing indigenous submarine concepts. The initiative...

June 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India explores dual-mode ramjet missile tech

Indian defense researchers are exploring the possibility of adapting the Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM) into an air-launched weapon capable of deployment from advanced fighter aircraft....

June 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

Indian firm unveils advanced ISR decoy system

Speed 4 Defence Systems has developed a new indigenous decoy solution designed to strengthen battlefield survivability through advanced deception techniques. The system replicates the visual, thermal, and electronic signatures...

June 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

DRDO conducts first NASM-MR missile test

India has reportedly achieved a significant milestone in indigenous missile development with the successful maiden test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range (NASM-MR). The trial, conducted using a ground-based...

June 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

Tejas Mk1A could lead drone operations

While the Tejas Mk1A is primarily recognized for its upgraded sensors, avionics, and combat capabilities, its long-term significance may lie in its potential role as a drone-control and battlefield...