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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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Naval Platforms
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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...

BrahMos gains global attention as Indian export star

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has attracted increased international attention following its reported performance during Operation Sindoor. According to the source, the missile demonstrated high accuracy and effectiveness and...

August 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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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 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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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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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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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...

Aurelius secures $40M for counter-drone weapons

Aurelius Systems has secured $40 million to increase production of its directed-energy counter-drone platform as demand for autonomous air-defense technology continues to expand. The California-based company said the funding...

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...

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...