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July 13, 2026
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STI Steyr competes for Austrian vehicle deal

Austrian defense manufacturer STI Steyr is positioning its LMV-X and LTV-X platforms for one of the country’s largest military vehicle modernization programs. Designed around modular architecture, the vehicles support...

July 13, 2026
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Rolls-Royce boosts reactor output for AUKUS

Rolls-Royce Submarines has begun a major expansion of its Raynesway manufacturing complex to increase nuclear reactor production for British and Australian submarine programs. The enlarged facility will support reactor...

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Germany accelerates naval laser weapon program

Germany has awarded MBDA Deutschland and Rheinmetall Waffe Munition a major contract to develop an operational high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy. The program encompasses the complete...

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Inside AESA: The Future of Military Radar

Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar has become the cornerstone of modern military sensing by replacing mechanically rotating antennas with electronically controlled transmit/receive modules capable of steering radar beams...

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India advances HAPS for long-endurance ISR

India has cleared the acquisition of fixed-wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) platforms to strengthen long-endurance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities while awaiting deployment of its planned military satellite...

July 12, 2026
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Astra Mk3 development continues toward induction

Astra MkIII is being developed as India’s first indigenous very-long-range air-to-air missile utilizing advanced ramjet propulsion technology. By sustaining thrust throughout much of its flight profile, the missile can...

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Astra MkII procurement gains IAF momentum

Astra MkII represents the next phase of India’s indigenous air-to-air missile development program. Incorporating advanced propulsion technology, improved guidance systems, and enhanced engagement performance, the missile is designed to...

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GTRE expands roadmap for future fighter engines

India’s next-generation fighter engine initiative represents a major step toward self-reliance in aerospace propulsion. Developed to power the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, the engine is being designed with scalability...

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IMRH built for superior high-altitude missions

The Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) is being developed as a next-generation utility platform optimized for demanding military missions in mountainous environments. Rather than focusing on extreme speed, the aircraft...

July 11, 2026
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DRDO accelerates Netra MkII AWACS program

India’s Netra MkII program is progressing toward becoming the backbone of the nation’s airborne surveillance and command network. Built on the Airbus A321 platform, the system will provide significantly...