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May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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DRDO plans 300 kW laser weapon system

Defence Research and Development Organisation is developing a 300 kW directed energy laser weapon with a range of up to 20 km. Built by Centre for High Energy Systems...

May 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Flying Wedge unveils Kaalbhairav UAV

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace is developing a 1-ton MALE variant of its Kaalbhairav UAV, capable of operating at altitudes up to 20,000 feet. The platform features a twin-boom,...

May 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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AeroForce X UAV pitched for tri-service

Dynamatic Technologies and Aerodata AG are jointly developing the AeroForce X MALE UAV for India’s tri-service requirement. The program emphasizes sovereign control over source code and design, enabling independent...

May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Army upgrades ZU-23-2 guns for drones

The Indian Army is upgrading legacy ZU-23-2 air defence guns into modern counter-drone platforms. The upgrade integrates EO/IR targeting systems, thermal imaging, and laser range finders linked to digital...

May 2, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Dynamatic builds 20 km EO/IR payload

Dynamatic Technologies is advancing into the ISR domain with the development of an indigenous stabilised electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload. The system features multi-axis gimbal stabilisation for high-quality imaging under dynamic...

India to issue Rafale RFP to Dassault

Indian Air Force is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal to Dassault Aviation for the acquisition of 114 multi-role fighter aircraft. The plan includes 18 aircraft in flyaway...

May 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
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GTRE seeks partner for ignition system

Gas Turbine Research Establishment has launched an initiative to develop an indigenous High Energy Ignition system for future fighter engines under programs like AMCA and Tejas Mk2. The HEI...

May 2, 2026
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Land Platforms
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AVNL seeks turret upgrades for T-90, T-72

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited has initiated a key modernization effort through an Expression of Interest for advanced electromagnetic turret traverse systems for T-72 and T-90 tanks. This upgrade replaces...

May 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
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MiG-29K to get Uttam AESA radar upgrade

The Indian Navy is undertaking a major modernization of its MiG-29K fleet by replacing the Russian-origin Zhuk-ME radar with the indigenous Uttam Mk2 AESA radar developed by DRDO’s LRDE....

US clears $4B Patriot missile sale to Qatar

The US State Department has approved major defense sales totaling nearly $5 billion, including Patriot missile systems for Qatar and precision-guided weapons for Israel. The $4 billion Patriot package...