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May 4, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Japan, India partner on AI drone project

Japan and India have initiated collaboration on next-generation unmanned aircraft systems capable of autonomous decision-making even in disconnected or jammed environments. The partnership is being led by Tokyo-based Digital...

US Marines receive Tamir interceptors

Israel’s Missile Defense Organization and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have delivered the first Tamir interceptors for the US Marine Corps’ Medium-Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) program. The system integrates Iron...

Romania clears Airbus H225M helicopter deal

Romania has approved a large-scale defense modernization package valued at approximately €8.3 billion, including the purchase of 12 Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters and advanced radar systems. The helicopters will...

May 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

France boosts missile production after ops

France is rapidly increasing missile production after military operations in the Middle East exposed critical shortages in ammunition stockpiles. French Air and Space Force operations against drones and missile...

India seeks 159 armored carriers for forces

India has launched a procurement initiative for 159 bulletproof troop carriers to support the Indian Army’s Rashtriya Rifles units operating in high-risk counterinsurgency regions. The vehicles are intended for...

Saab delivers new Gripen jets to Hungary

Hungary has officially received the first two JAS 39 Gripen C supersonic combat aircraft from Saab under a 2024 agreement aimed at strengthening national and NATO air policing capabilities....

May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

DRDO plans 300 kW laser weapon system

Defence Research and Development Organisation is developing a 300 kW directed energy laser weapon with a range of up to 20 km. Built by Centre for High Energy Systems...

May 3, 2026
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R&D

Flying Wedge unveils Kaalbhairav UAV

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace is developing a 1-ton MALE variant of its Kaalbhairav UAV, capable of operating at altitudes up to 20,000 feet. The platform features a twin-boom,...

May 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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AeroForce X UAV pitched for tri-service

Dynamatic Technologies and Aerodata AG are jointly developing the AeroForce X MALE UAV for India’s tri-service requirement. The program emphasizes sovereign control over source code and design, enabling independent...

May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Army upgrades ZU-23-2 guns for drones

The Indian Army is upgrading legacy ZU-23-2 air defence guns into modern counter-drone platforms. The upgrade integrates EO/IR targeting systems, thermal imaging, and laser range finders linked to digital...