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July 18, 2026
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Indian carriers push for layered drone defense

Exicom Technologies India has introduced the Condor Lite IW tactical communication system, a compact solution engineered to provide resilient connectivity for unmanned ground vehicles operating in demanding military environments....

July 17, 2026
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Future Stinger replacement passes major trial

RTX’s Raytheon has achieved another major milestone in the development of its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), a future replacement for the widely deployed Stinger missile system. During...

July 17, 2026
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Tejas Mk1A features larger AESA radar layout

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has revealed new insights into the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft by displaying the forward fuselage with its radome removed, exposing the radar installation architecture for the...

July 17, 2026
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New Condor Lite enables resilient UGV links

Exicom Technologies India has developed the Condor Lite IW tactical communication system to meet the growing demand for reliable connectivity among unmanned ground vehicles operating in challenging battlefield conditions....

July 17, 2026
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Taiwan submarine effort highlights India link

Recent media discussions suggesting a possible connection between Indian-developed sonar technologies and Taiwan’s indigenous submarine program have generated considerable debate among defense observers. However, neither Indian authorities nor Taiwanese...

July 16, 2026
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Tigre Mk2 Adds Mistral 3 Anti-Drone Missile

French Tigre Mk2 Helicopter Gains Mistral 3 Missile for Enhanced Counter-Drone OperationsMBDA has successfully integrated the advanced Mistral 3 air-to-air missile into the French Armed Forces’ Tigre Mk2 attack...

July 16, 2026
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Korea Supports 50 Military Tech Startups

South Korea Backs 50 Startups to Develop Military TechnologiesSouth Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) is expanding its defense innovation efforts by seeking around 50 startups and technology...

July 16, 2026
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German Firms Test Submarine-Launched USV

German Firms Test Torpedo Tube-Launched Ranger USV for Covert Naval MissionsGerman companies GABLER and FLANQ have successfully completed sea trials of the Ranger uncrewed surface vessel (USV), demonstrating a...

July 15, 2026
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UK backs affordable drone interceptor program

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts worth £3.14 million ($4.22 million) to Frankenberg Technologies, Greenjets, and Cambridge Aerospace to accelerate the development of affordable drone interception technologies...

July 15, 2026
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British Army trials autonomous supply convoys

British Army personnel have completed an intensive two-week training program focused on autonomous logistics operations as part of preparations for Project Convergence Capstone 6, a major multinational military experimentation...