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July 15, 2026
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Firehawk helicopter production starts in Poland

Lockheed Martin’s Polish subsidiary PZL Mielec has officially begun manufacturing two Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters destined for Czechia, marking the first Firehawk production program in Europe. Based on the...

Leidos, Rune boost AI logistics for Indo-Pacific

Leidos and Rune Technologies are integrating their artificial intelligence capabilities to deliver predictive logistics support for military operations across the Indo-Pacific region. The combined solution analyzes operational data to...

July 14, 2026
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Senate advances military AI oversight framework

The US Senate Armed Services Committee has approved legislative provisions establishing stronger governance over the Pentagon’s use of artificial intelligence and autonomous weapon systems. Included within the proposed Fiscal...

July 14, 2026
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Colombian forces rescue 39 kidnapping victims

Colombian security forces successfully rescued 39 civilians who had been abducted by the National Liberation Army (ELN) during an operation in the Chocó region. The mission, which resulted in...

July 12, 2026
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Astra Mk3 development continues toward service

The Astra MkIII program represents India’s transition into the very-long-range air combat domain through the adoption of solid-fuel ducted ramjet propulsion. Unlike conventional rocket-powered missiles, the ramjet sustains propulsion...

July 12, 2026
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IMRH tailored for Himalayan missions

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has designed the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) around the demanding operational requirements of the Himalayas rather than pursuing extremely high flight speeds. The helicopter employs a...

July 12, 2026
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GTRE targets future 145kN fighter engine

The Gas Turbine Research Establishment is developing India’s future 110-kilonewton fighter engine with a modular architecture that enables growth into significantly higher thrust variants. Initially intended to power the...

July 11, 2026
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IIT Kanpur joins AWEIL for defence innovation

Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur have established a strategic partnership to accelerate the indigenous development of advanced defense technologies under...

July 11, 2026
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DRDO advances Netra MkII airborne radar

India has entered the next phase of developing the Netra MkII Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C), representing a major advancement in the country’s indigenous airborne surveillance capability....

July 10, 2026
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EOS debuts unified anti-drone weapon station

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a defense contract to develop an advanced remote weapon station that integrates a precision laser-guided rocket with a machine gun into a single...