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Rosoboronexport confirms S-400 deal completion by 2026

India’s five-regiment S-400 Triumf acquisition from Russia is scheduled for completion in 2026, with the fourth regiment delivered from June and the fifth expected in November, according to the...

September 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Garuda Aerospace displays defense drones to Army

Garuda Aerospace has presented its indigenous defence-drone capabilities to the Indian Army’s Design Bureau during a visit by Major General Gopal Kapoor, Additional Director General of the Army Design...

September 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

India adds drones across formations amid tensions

India is increasingly integrating unmanned aerial systems directly into frontline military formations, reflecting lessons drawn from recent operations and the growing importance of drones in modern warfare. The Army...

September 12, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

West Bengal clears way for DRDO Junput test site

The West Bengal government has reportedly advanced the clearances required for the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s proposed testing facility at Junput, according to the Times of India. The...

September 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

DRDO develops AI border shield with radars and lasers

India is developing a layered border surveillance and protection architecture that brings together artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, radar, electronic warfare and directed-energy technologies. The objective is to detect, identify,...

September 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

KNDS unveils CELERIS 8×8 with flexible firepower

KNDS is seeking to significantly shorten the development timeline for future wheeled combat vehicles with its newly revealed CELERIS 8×8 platform. Unveiled at MSPO 2026 in Poland, the system...

September 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Australia declares NASAMS fully operational

The Australian Army’s National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System has reached final operational capability, marking an important milestone in the country’s integrated air and missile defence programme. The achievement confirms...

September 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

MBDA and WITU team up on mass interceptor program

MBDA and Poland’s Military Institute of Weapons Technology (WITU) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on missile development under the Counter Mass Interceptor (CMI) programme. The agreement...

September 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Patria and BELMA study mine-laying system for TRACKX

Finnish defence company Patria is evaluating the possibility of adding an automated mine-laying capability to its TRACKX tracked all-terrain armoured vehicle. Under a newly signed memorandum of understanding, Patria...

September 10, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden approves $727M deal for HIMARS systems

The Swedish government has cleared the Swedish Armed Forces to acquire the US-built M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, under a programme estimated at around 7 billion...