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August 9, 2026
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Type 212CD: Inside Europe’s advanced submarine

The Type 212CD is a next-generation conventional diesel-electric attack submarine jointly developed by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency for Germany and Norway. Based on the...

August 9, 2026
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India retains sovereign control over AMCA technology

India’s decision to expand private-sector participation in the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme represents a major change in the country’s defence manufacturing approach. Companies such as Tata Advanced Systems...

August 9, 2026
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Russia pitches advanced Su-57 capabilities to India

Russia has reportedly outlined a broad package of advanced air-launched weapons and unmanned systems that could accompany a future Indian purchase of the Su-57 stealth fighter. The proposal goes...

August 8, 2026
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Japan may send F-2 fighters for India exercise

Japan is reportedly preparing to deploy Mitsubishi F-2 fighter aircraft to India for a bilateral air exercise later this month. If confirmed, the deployment would represent a significant development...

August 8, 2026
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Why India needs a high-volume 500-km cruise missile

India has developed a broad range of long-range strike systems, including BrahMos and the planned Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM). However, modern conflicts highlight the value of sustained...

August 8, 2026
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Agni missiles use fuel-saving route optimization

India’s Agni family of long-range ballistic missiles can use a significant portion of its propellant during sharp mid-course corrections conducted in test flights, according to former DRDO Chairman S...

August 8, 2026
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ADE expands aerospace and defense simulation capacity

The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a premier DRDO aerospace laboratory, has begun upgrading its infrastructure to strengthen India’s indigenous aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle development capabilities. The work focuses...

August 7, 2026
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Sudan adds Pakistan-made Mohafiz armored vehicles

Sudan has reportedly received approximately 100 Pakistani-made Mohafiz infantry mobility vehicles to improve troop movement and protect supply convoys during its continuing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)....

PDW wins $820M Pentagon drone production deal

The US Department of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has issued a conditional loan commitment of up to $820 million to Performance Drone Works (PDW). The funding is...

August 7, 2026
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L3Harris completes first Viper Shield F-16 test

L3Harris Technologies has completed its first two-aircraft flight test of the Viper Shield electronic warfare system on F-16 fighter jets. The milestone moves the program closer to full-rate production...