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April 16, 2026
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Land Platforms

Inside the JLTV Tactical Platform

The JLTV was introduced to solve a long-standing battlefield challenge: how to combine armored protection with light-vehicle mobility. Intended to replace many Humvees in United States service, the platform...

April 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Brazil Army Gets Improved SABER Radar

The Brazilian Army has received the first two upgraded SABER M60 radar systems after Embraer completed their conversion to the 2.0 configuration. The contract covers eight radars and follows...

April 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

GaN Radars to Track Drone Threats

India has announced plans to develop an advanced 4D AESA long-range radar powered by Gallium Nitride semiconductors to enhance strategic surveillance. The proposed radar would offer detection ranges exceeding...

April 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

NIOA-L3Harris Boost Missile Production

NIOA and L3Harris Technologies have deepened cooperation to manufacture missile components in Australia, supporting the country’s drive for defense self-reliance. Their renewed agreement targets local production of solid rocket...

April 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

New Coating Boosts Submarine Stealth

India has achieved an important milestone in naval technology by producing domestic rubber tiles for submarines, a key feature for acoustic stealth. Mounted on the outer hull, these tiles...

April 15, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India pushes Astra-2, BrahMos-NG for Rafale jets

India’s negotiations with Dassault Aviation for 114 Rafale fighter jets are increasingly focused on securing long-term technological autonomy. A central element is access to the Interface Control Document (ICD),...

April 15, 2026
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Air Platforms

HAL IMRH gets new 5-blade rotor design upgrade

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has opted for a five-bladed articulated rotor system for its upcoming Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH), moving away from the hingeless design used in earlier platforms...

April 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

AR-Based Inspection for HTT-40 Planned

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is advancing smart maintenance solutions through its DRISHTI challenge, targeting AI-driven inspection systems for the HTT-40 engine. The program seeks to enhance reliability, reduce human error,...

April 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

Army, IAF Boost Attack Helicopters

India is scaling up its aerial strike capabilities as the Indian Army and Indian Air Force expand fleets of LCH Prachand and AH-64E Apache. The growing fleet enhances battlefield...

April 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

German Giant Enters Cruise Missile Market

Rheinmetall is set to expand into the cruise missile market through a planned joint venture with Dutch company Destinus, signaling a strategic shift toward advanced strike and interception technologies....