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July 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Autonomous AI Planned for Future Fighters

India is placing increasing emphasis on indigenous autonomous combat AI as a key pillar of next-generation military aviation, complementing advanced fighter and unmanned aircraft programs. Future AI-enabled systems are...

July 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Inside Europe’s Eurofighter Typhoon

The Eurofighter Typhoon continues to serve as one of Europe’s premier frontline fighters, combining high-performance air combat capabilities with precision ground-attack functionality. Originally conceived during the Cold War to...

July 5, 2026
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AMCA MkII Gets India-France Technology Push

The AMCA MkII represents India’s vision for a next-generation network-enabled stealth fighter, combining advanced artificial intelligence with cutting-edge mission systems. Central to the aircraft is the AI-based E-Pilot, which...

July 2, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Monitor Reports 100,000 Killed in Myanmar

More than 100,000 people have reportedly lost their lives in Myanmar since the military coup of February 2021, according to conflict monitoring organization ACLED. The overthrow of the elected...

June 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

UK Replaces Destroyers With Drone Ships

Britain is shifting its naval modernization strategy by replacing its planned Type 83 destroyers with six Common Combat Vessels capable of leading multi-domain unmanned operations. Rather than relying solely...

June 28, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Project 18 grows into 12-destroyer program

India’s ambitious Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer programme is expected to redefine the country’s surface warfare capabilities with plans to construct up to twelve heavily armed stealth destroyers. Featuring Integrated...

June 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

Su-57E offer includes local manufacturing

India and Russia are moving closer to a potential agreement for the Su-57E fifth-generation fighter, with discussions now focusing on both immediate aircraft deliveries and licensed production in India....

June 28, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

DRDO advances Phase-3 missile defense program

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has entered the next stage of its Ballistic Missile Defence programme with the development of new interceptor systems designed to counter hypersonic weapons...

June 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

IAF pushes for local Rafale F4 manufacturing

India is seeking one of its most ambitious aerospace localization programs by requiring 40 percent indigenous content for the initial production of 96 Rafale fighters under the proposed MRFA...

June 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

IAF deploys Nebo-UM stealth detection radar

The Indian Air Force has strengthened its long-range surveillance capability with the induction of the Russian-origin 55Zh6ME Nebo-UM Very High Frequency (VHF) radar. Designed to detect stealth aircraft, cruise...