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Indian Air Force Seeks High-Altitude Micro UAVs for Garud Special Forces

Indian Air Force Garud Commandos Set to Receive High-Altitude Micro UAV Capability The Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the acquisition of next-generation Micro...

August 3, 2026
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Brahmastra Explosives Explores Indigenous Manufacturing of 128mm Plamen Rocket System

Brahmastra Explosives Eyes Advanced Rocket Artillery Technologies with 128mm Plamen MLRS Brahmastra Explosives and Ammunition has showcased the 128mm Plamen multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), underscoring its interest in...

August 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

BAE Systems Explores Make in India Production for Tridon Mk 2 Air-Defence System

BAE Systems Explores ‘Make in India’ Production for Tridon Mk 2 V-SHORADS Platform BAE Systems is considering local production of its Tridon Mk 2 mobile air defence system in...

August 3, 2026
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DRDO Developing Lightweight UAV-Launched Precision Missile with INS and SAASM Navigation

DRDO’s Lightweight A2G Missile Aims to Boost Precision Strike Capability of Indian UAVs The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing a compact air-to-ground missile intended to equip...

August 3, 2026
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India’s Akash Missile Production Set to Continue with Advanced Variants Through Next Decade: Sources

Akash Missile Production Shifts to Advanced Variants, Ensuring Long-Term Manufacturing Reports suggesting that production of India’s indigenous Akash air defence missile system is approaching its conclusion are inaccurate. According...

August 3, 2026
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Land Platforms

Rheinmetall Wins Contract to Deliver Weapon Systems for UK’s 72 RCH 155 Howitzers

Rheinmetall Wins Contract to Supply Weapon Systems for UK’s RCH 155 Howitzers Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract to provide the weapon systems for the 72 Remote Controlled Howitzer...

August 2, 2026
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Communication & Electronics

C4ISR Explained: Modern Military Command Network

Modern military success depends not only on weapons but also on the ability to collect, process, and share information rapidly. C4ISR — Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and...

August 1, 2026
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Air Platforms

Mirage 2000: France’s iconic multirole fighter

Developed during the Cold War era, the Dassault Mirage 2000 became one of France’s most successful fourth-generation fighter aircraft. Designed to provide speed, agility, and advanced combat capability, the...