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October 18, 2026
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HAL to showcase new CATS variants at Aero India 2027

HAL to Showcase Larger CATS-Warrior and Redesigned Hunter at Aero India 2027 — Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is preparing to present an updated Combat Air Teaming System portfolio at Aero...

October 18, 2026
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HAL targets 12 light utility helicopter deliveries in FY28

HAL Targets 2027–28 for First Light Utility Helicopter Deliveries — Hindustan Aeronautics Limited plans to deliver the first 12 Light Utility Helicopters during the 2027–28 financial year, with six...

October 17, 2026
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DRDO develops portable system to detect enemy radars

DRDO Advances Portable Electronic Intelligence System for Battlefield Threat Detection — India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing a man-portable Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) system to detect, identify...

October 17, 2026
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India builds tri-service logistics network for theatre commands

India Advances Tri-Service Logistics Integration for Future Theatre Commands — India is progressing towards an integrated defence logistics framework intended to improve coordination among the Army, Navy and Air...

October 17, 2026
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Russia offers 100+ Su-57E jets with technology transfer

Russia Proposes Local Su-57E Production and Technology Transfer to India — Russia is seeking to expand defence cooperation with India through a proposal for its Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter....

October 16, 2026
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MQ-28 Ghost Bat transforms loyal wingman warfare

The future of aerial warfare is increasingly moving towards coordinated operations involving crewed fighter jets and autonomous aircraft. Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat is an important example of this emerging...

October 16, 2026
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AeroVironment, Taiwan partner on Switchblade drones

US defence technology company AeroVironment and Taiwan-based Thunder Tiger have signed a memorandum of understanding to examine the integration of Switchblade loitering munitions with unmanned surface vessels and ground...

October 16, 2026
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AeroVironment, Alpha explore JUMP 20 support in Spain

AeroVironment has partnered with Spain’s Alpha Unmanned Systems to explore local maintenance, operator training and technical support for the JUMP 20 unmanned aircraft. The JUMP 20 is a fixed-wing...

October 16, 2026
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South Korea tests AI staff officer aboard naval warship

South Korea has introduced an on-device artificial intelligence assistant aboard a Pohang-class warship to help naval personnel access technical information and equipment-operating procedures. Developed by physical AI company MakinaRocks,...

October 16, 2026
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Lockheed invests $300M to expand Texas missile plant

Lockheed Martin has announced a $300 million investment to expand its missile manufacturing facility in Grand Prairie, Texas. The development will increase the site’s total footprint to approximately 735,000...