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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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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 17, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Germany Begins Last Type 424 Build

Germany’s final Type 424 spy ship has entered production ahead of schedule. Built by Naval Vessels Lürssen, the new SIGINT class will succeed the long-serving Oste-class vessels. Equipped with...

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...

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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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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Missile & Missile Defence

Sentinel ICBM Flight Test Set for 2027

The next-generation Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile is moving toward a planned 2027 flight test as the US prepares to retire the Minuteman III fleet. Designed by Northrop Grumman, Sentinel...

April 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

Red Wolf Launched Effects Tested

L3Harris has tested the integration of its Red Wolf launched effects payload with the Skyraider II International during a recent compatibility demonstration. The exercise focused on confirming physical fit...

April 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Gray Eagle Survivability Boost Planned

General Atomics has secured a US Army contract to modernize the MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER with advanced ELINT sensors to boost battlefield survivability. The enhancements will help the drone...

April 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

First Australian-Made GMLRS Fired

Canberra has conducted the first live-fire test of an Australian-built GMLRS missile, marking a major step in national missile manufacturing capability. The launch took place at Woomera using an...