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June 20, 2026
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Engine upgrade may require major Tejas redesign

Aerospace experts have emphasized that replacing the Tejas Mk1A’s F404-IN20 engine would involve far more than a simple engine swap. Integrating alternative powerplants would require modifications to air intake...

June 20, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Next-gen WhAP focuses on firepower upgrades

DRDO and Kalyani Group have unveiled the latest generation of the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, featuring substantial improvements in combat capability. The upgraded vehicle incorporates a 30mm autocannon,...

Israel acquires SMARTSHOOTER weapon stations

SMARTSHOOTER has secured a new contract to provide its SMASH Hopper remote-controlled weapon stations for defense applications. Designed for fixed and mobile deployments, the lightweight system integrates advanced fire-control...

Dutch Orka submarines to receive F21 torpedoes

The Netherlands has chosen the F21 heavyweight torpedo as the primary underwater weapon for its future Orka-class submarines. Developed by Naval Group, the F21 combines anti-ship and anti-submarine capabilities...

June 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

France backs mass production of Toutatis drones

Renault Group and Thales have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and manufacture the Toutatis loitering munition on an industrial scale. By combining Thales’ expertise in defense technologies...

Malaysia buys 18 CAESAR artillery systems

Malaysia has selected the CAESAR self-propelled artillery system as part of its ongoing military modernization efforts. Known for its mobility, rapid deployment capability, and long-range precision firepower, the wheeled...

June 19, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Arquus unveils 105mm armed combat vehicle

Arquus has unveiled the Fenris 6×6 armored combat vehicle, a new platform designed to combine mobility, protection, and 105mm firepower. Built on a proven combat vehicle architecture, Fenris features...

June 19, 2026
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New battle tank features robotic wingmen

KNDS has introduced the CAPINT main battle tank concept, designed to bridge current armored capabilities with future battlefield requirements. Built on the proven Leopard 2 A8 platform and powered...

June 18, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

India clears major drone warfare complex

India has approved a major initiative to accelerate indigenous drone innovation through the establishment of a National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur. The facility will support research,...

June 18, 2026
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F-35C nears LRASM anti-ship missile capability

The US Navy has completed a major testing milestone for integrating the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) with the F-35C Lightning II. The testing phase evaluated aircraft performance while carrying...