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Astra Microwave Nears Major HAL Order for Indigenous Uttam AESA Radar

Astra Microwave Products Limited has indicated that contract negotiations with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Uttam AESA radar have reached an advanced stage, with the company expecting a...

June 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Future Indian Hypersonic Missile May Feature Dual-Mode Ramjet Propulsion

India’s ET-LDHCM (Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile) program may eventually extend beyond ground-based applications, with defense planners reportedly evaluating an air-launched variant capable of deployment from future...

June 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

Tejas Mk1A May Emerge as India’s First Fighter Capable of Controlling Combat Drones

Although the Tejas Mk1A is widely recognized for upgrades such as its AESA radar, advanced electronic warfare suite, improved maintainability, and beyond-visual-range combat capabilities, its most transformative future role...

June 13, 2026
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DRDO Successfully Tests NASM-MR Medium-Range Anti-Ship Missile for First Time

According to reports, DRDO has successfully completed the first flight test of its Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range (NASM-MR), demonstrating the weapon’s capability to engage maritime targets at medium distances....

Indian Army Procures Atlas Strike Drone and Talon FPV Loitering Munition

Hild Defence and Aerospace has won a series of Indian Army contracts for its locally developed drone systems, marking another step in the military’s push to expand its inventory...

June 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Ultra Maritime Completes First Trial of New Sonobuoy for UK ASW Operations

Ultra Maritime has completed the inaugural water-based trial of its Multistatic Active Receive Sonobuoy (MSARS) in Scotland, contributing to ongoing UK efforts to strengthen anti-submarine warfare and underwater surveillance...

Alta Ares Raises $57 Million to Accelerate AI-Powered Air Defense Growth

Alta Ares, a French-Ukrainian defense technology company focused on AI-driven air defense systems, has secured €50 million ($57 million) in funding to boost manufacturing, accelerate innovation, and support international...

June 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

Plasan Launches Advanced Vehicle Protection Package Against Modern Battlefield Threats

Plasan has unveiled a trio of advanced vehicle protection technologies aimed at countering the threats that have increasingly challenged armored platforms in recent conflicts, namely top-attack drones, mine-related blasts,...

June 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Northrop Unveils GaN Microchip Designed to Boost Wireless Signal Performance

A new gallium nitride (GaN) microchip from Northrop Grumman is set to enhance next-generation wireless communications by boosting signal performance, clarity, and transmission speed. Designed to operate in the...

Washington Clears $292M AIM-120C-8 Missile Package for South Korea

Washington has approved a potential $292 million sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles to South Korea under the US Foreign Military Sales program. Seoul’s request covers 70 missiles and two...