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August 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Akashteer links India’s battlefield air defenses

India’s Akashteer system serves as an automated command-and-control framework for coordinating elements of the Indian Army’s air-defense network. Developed by Bharat Electronics in cooperation with DRDO and ISRO, the...

August 22, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

CSL delivers third ASW shallow-water craft to Navy

Cochin Shipyard Limited has delivered Mangrol, the third vessel in an eight-ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft program, to the Indian Navy. The delivery represents another step in India’s...

August 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

OctayN unveils solar-powered Suparna-X2 ISR UAV

OctayN Aerospace has introduced the Suparna-X2, a solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle designed for long-duration intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. The platform combines solar-energy generation with an endurance-focused aerospace design,...

August 22, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Layered drone defenses could shield India’s IBGs

Thales and Systematic Partner on Danish Integrated Air DefenseThales and Systematic have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening integrated air-defense capabilities for Denmark. The cooperation combines Systematic’s...

August 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

VAHAK-6 turns SABAL 20 into a drone mothership

The Peruvian government has selected L3Harris Technologies’ Viper Shield electronic warfare system for its F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft, adding a dedicated electronic protection capability to the planned fleet.Viper...