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May 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Indigenous Missile Test Supports MLRS

France has advanced its domestic rocket artillery modernization efforts following the successful maiden test of the FLP-T 150 tactical ballistic missile developed by Thales and ArianeGroup. The new munition,...

May 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Precision Strike Glide Bomb Trial Held

India has carried out the first successful flight trial of the indigenous TARA glide bomb range-extension kit, a new precision-strike solution developed by Research Centre Imarat. Designed for integration...

May 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

IBM Partnership Boosts MDOcore Program

HENSOLDT has partnered with IBM to enhance the development of the MDOcore military software ecosystem, a platform designed to unify data from sensors, battlefield systems, and command infrastructures. The...

May 13, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

Challenger 3: Britain’s New Battle Tank

The British Army’s Challenger 3 main battle tank program is transforming the Challenger 2 fleet into a digitally connected and more lethal combat platform for modern high-intensity warfare. Developed...

May 12, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Completes NGSRI Flight Test

Lockheed Martin has completed a major flight test for its seeker technology under the US Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) competition. During the test, the company’s QuadStar missile demonstrated...

May 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Coastal Induction Planned Before 2030

India’s emerging long-range maritime strike system is progressing toward operational testing with the Indian Navy after completing multiple developmental trials. The missile is expected to combine extended-range targeting with...

May 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

AMCA Engine Program Gains Momentum

India’s ambitious AMCA fighter engine effort is increasingly positioning Godrej Aerospace as a major private-sector partner for the upcoming AHTCE turbofan program being developed by Gas Turbine Research Establishment...

May 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

L3Harris Boosts USAF Data Sharing

The US Air Force has chosen L3Harris Technologies to support development of critical digital infrastructure for its Advanced Battle Management System. The initiative focuses on creating a highly connected...