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August 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Army orders more UH-72B Lakota helicopters

The US Army has awarded Airbus Helicopters a $115.4 million contract covering the procurement of up to 12 UH-72B Lakota light utility helicopters.The award also includes equipment and services...

Boeing, RTX back US push to expand SM-3 output

The US Department of Defense has entered into two seven-year framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to increase production of critical components for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IB...

Kalavinka unveils AI-enabled Nyx MK-I loitering weapon

Indian defense startup Kalavinka Technologies has unveiled the Nyx MK-I, an indigenous autonomous loitering munition designed to operate in contested environments where GPS and other satellite-navigation services may be...

Vertotech reveals 120-km V-RUDRA missile concept

Bengaluru-based defense startup Vertotech Aerospace has announced the development of V-RUDRA, an indigenous medium-range surface-to-air missile concept intended to strengthen air-defense capabilities against a variety of aerial threats.The proposed...

August 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Astra Mk1 export plans face fighter integration issues

India’s Astra Mk-I Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) has become a significant achievement in the country’s indigenous aerospace sector. Although the missile has entered Indian Air Force service...

Astra expects QRSAM orders for three Army regiments

Astra Microwave – QRSAM Production OpportunityAstra Microwave Products is anticipating formal production orders for the first three regiments of India’s Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system before the end...

August 15, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Reliance, Rolls-Royce team up on AMCA engine

Reliance Industries Limited and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intention to collaborate on the development of an indigenous combat aircraft engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.The...

New VR simulator recreates complex urban combat

Advanced VR Urban Warfare Training SystemThe Simulator Development Division has developed a sophisticated multi-user virtual-reality training platform designed to provide security forces with immersive, repeatable, and measurable preparation for...

August 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

UK, Australia deepen cooperation on AESA radar tech

UK–Australia – AESA Radar CooperationThe United Kingdom and Australia are examining ways to integrate Australian-developed radar technology into UK military systems. The initiative was formalized through a statement of...

August 14, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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US Marines practice drone defense with standard weapons

US Marine Corps – Counter-Drone TrainingThe US Marine Corps has launched service-level training designed to improve troops’ ability to defeat small drone threats using weapons already available to frontline...