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July 6, 2026
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Hanwha unveils missile-equipped unmanned warship

Hanwha Systems has unveiled the Striker-S unmanned surface vessel (USV), a modular naval platform designed to expand the Republic of Korea’s future autonomous maritime warfare capabilities. Displayed at Eurosatory...

July 6, 2026
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Germany reveals long-range stealth combat drone

German company Quantum Cyber is developing the PHANTOM-950, a long-range unmanned aerial system optimized for operations within heavily defended airspace. The drone incorporates a blended-wing stealth airframe designed to...

July 5, 2026
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DRDO Unveils Indigenous Quantum Navigation Tech

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is advancing research into an Atomic Co-Magnetometer Gyroscope (ACMG), representing a significant step in India’s indigenous quantum sensing and navigation capabilities. This...

July 5, 2026
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AMCA, Ghatak May Adopt Autonomous Combat AI

A critical yet often under-discussed dimension of India’s defence modernization is the rapid evolution toward autonomous combat artificial intelligence, particularly in drone warfare, machine-speed targeting, and networked battlefield coordination....

July 5, 2026
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Eurofighter Typhoon: Europe’s Air Superiority Jet

Indonesia is reportedly evaluating an expansion of its planned procurement of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, marking a significant step forward in bilateral defence cooperation. According to sources,...

July 4, 2026
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India, France Boost AMCA MkII AI Roadmap

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine, multirole combat aircraft developed to meet the evolving demands of modern air warfare, where flexibility across mission types is essential. Designed as a...

July 4, 2026
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India’s 6th-Gen Fighter Push Gains Momentum

The Indian Ministry of Defence has reportedly indicated interest in engaging with Europe’s next-generation sixth-generation fighter programmes, marking a potential strategic shift in India’s long-term air combat planning. As...

July 2, 2026
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Myanmar conflict death toll tops 100,000

Myanmar has been engulfed in a devastating civil war since the military coup in February 2021, which overthrew the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. According...

June 29, 2026
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UK pivots to drone mothership warships

The United Kingdom is reshaping its naval strategy by replacing the Type 45 destroyers with six Common Combat Vessels (CCVs) designed to operate alongside autonomous aerial, surface, and underwater...

June 28, 2026
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India scales up Project 18 destroyer fleet

India’s Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer programme represents a major transformation in naval warfare capability. The programme aims to develop advanced stealth destroyers equipped with powerful weapons, integrated electric propulsion,...