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Bell Secures India’s First Bell 407GXi Order From TransBharat Aviation

Bell Textron has secured an order for India’s first Bell 407GXi helicopter from TransBharat Aviation Private Limited, marking another milestone in the long-standing partnership between the two companies. Since...

IAF Expands Tejas Trainer Fleet to Prepare Pilots for Future Air Combat

The Indian Air Force’s decision to procure additional Tejas twin-seat trainer aircraft is reportedly driven by the introduction of an advanced pilot training framework known as LOHAR (Lead-in Fighter...

May 29, 2026
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Russia Proposes Joint Next-Generation Tank Program With India

Uralvagonzavod has indicated its readiness to partner with India on the development of a next-generation combat tank, according to CEO Alexander Potapov. The proposal comes as the Indian military...

Lithuania Clears Acquisition of 936 Patria 6×6 Vehicles for Military Expansion

The Lithuanian State Defence Council has authorized the procurement of 936 Patria 6×6 wheeled armored vehicles to support the country’s newly established military division. The acquisition agreement is expected...

May 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Kongsberg and OSI Join Forces on Submarine Navigation Solutions for Canada

Kongsberg has entered into a cooperation agreement with OSI Maritime Systems to advance submarine navigation capabilities in support of Canada’s next-generation undersea warfare requirements. The agreement supports the Canadian...

May 29, 2026
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Patria Offers Industrial Support for Lithuania’s Potential CAVS Membership

Patria has indicated that it is ready to assist Lithuania should the country decide to join the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) initiative, following approval for the procurement...

May 29, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India Advances Missile Precision With New Navigation and Guidance Technology

The Defence Research and Development Laboratory is advancing a next-generation navigation and guidance package aimed at enhancing the targeting accuracy of future Indian missile systems. At the core of...

May 29, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

RTX Develops Self-Healing Communications Network for Contested Battlefields

BBN Technologies is advancing a next-generation “self-healing” communications system aimed at ensuring continuous connectivity for soldiers operating in electronically contested battlefields. Designed to support critical combat air support operations,...

May 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Battelle Helps Bring US Army’s First New Hand Grenade Since Vietnam Era Into Production

United States Army has partnered with Battelle to advance the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade into full-rate production following the completion of its material release process. The system represents the...

May 28, 2026
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TASL and DRDO Reveal 30mm Unmanned Turret for Future Combat Vehicle Concepts

India’s push into autonomous armored warfare appears to be evolving further after Tata Advanced Systems Limited showcased a new 30mm Unmanned Turret (UT) mounted on an unconventional tracked vehicle...