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July 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Kusha M1 reaches major range milestone

India’s indigenous Project Kusha continues to advance as one of the country’s most ambitious long-range air defense initiatives, with recent developmental testing demonstrating encouraging interceptor performance beyond initial design...

July 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Bhargavastra nears key development milestone

Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL) has announced that its indigenous Bhargavastra counter-swarm air defense system is approaching the final stage of developmental evaluation, with internal qualification activities expected...

July 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Sikorsky and Safran shape future rotorcraft

Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines have expanded their long-standing industrial relationship through a new collaboration focused on future propulsion technologies for military and commercial vertical lift platforms. The initiative...

Saft powers future submarines with Li-ion batteries

Saft has entered into a new agreement with Naval Group to provide high-performance lithium-ion battery systems for future Barracuda and Scorpene submarine programs. The advanced energy storage technology represents...

July 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Navy expands airborne early warning capability

The US Navy has placed a major production order with Northrop Grumman for three additional E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II airborne early warning aircraft, further expanding its carrier-based surveillance...

Britain invests in next-generation air dominance

The United Kingdom has strengthened its commitment to future combat aviation by approving a major funding package for BAE Systems to continue the development of advanced technologies supporting the...

July 23, 2026
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Unmanned System
New Product Launches

UK unveils indigenous collaborative combat jet

BAE Systems has introduced the Brontanax collaborative combat aircraft concept as part of the UK’s efforts to develop future unmanned aviation capabilities.The aircraft is designed to operate alongside crewed...

July 23, 2026
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Unmanned System
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India reveals AI-based UAV tracking technology

Indian defense technology company Gridbots has introduced new electro-optical systems aimed at improving the country’s ability to detect and respond to unmanned aerial threats.The Sleuthound Drone Tracker uses artificial...

Navy selects CoAspire for low-cost missile

The US Navy has selected CoAspire to develop a new affordable cruise missile capability designed to provide allied nations with improved long-range strike options.The project is based on the...

July 23, 2026
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Training & Simulation
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UK launches advanced military pilot initiative

BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab have announced a partnership to provide a new advanced pilot training solution for the Royal Air Force based on Boeing’s T-7 aircraft platform.The proposed...