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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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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,...

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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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...

June 18, 2026
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New tactical vehicle controls drones and robots

Thales and Renault Group have developed the 4 TROOP concept, a mobile command-and-control vehicle designed to manage unmanned aerial and ground platforms. Built on a versatile 4×4 platform, the...

June 17, 2026
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France advances THUNDART missile program

MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense are nearing final negotiations to develop THUNDART, a next-generation long-range strike system intended to modernize France’s land-based precision fire capabilities. Designed to engage...

June 17, 2026
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Lockheed, GM team to accelerate defense output

Lockheed Martin and GM Defense have launched a collaborative initiative to examine how commercial automotive manufacturing expertise can enhance defense production efficiency. The partnership will focus on supply-chain resilience,...

June 17, 2026
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US Navy places first Blackbeard missile order

The US Navy has awarded Castellion a contract to deliver early operational Blackbeard hypersonic missiles, supporting the transition of the weapon from development into pre-production. Designed as a cost-effective...

June 16, 2026
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Pocket-sized ISR drone unveiled by Teledyne

Teledyne FLIR Defense has introduced the Black Recon micro-UAV, a lightweight reconnaissance platform engineered to provide persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities at the tactical level. Despite weighing less...