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Saab Emerges L1 for ₹472 Crore Deal for 450 Carl-Gustaf M4 Launchers

Saab’s FFV Ordnance has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) in the Indian Army’s procurement of 450 Carl-Gustaf M4 84mm rocket launchers. The company reportedly quoted approximately ₹71.87 crore...

September 6, 2026
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US Air Force Eyes $10M Attritable Successor to MQ-9 Reaper

The US Air Force is exploring a cheaper and potentially expendable unmanned aircraft to complement or eventually replace the MQ-9 Reaper. The proposed Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) is being...

September 6, 2026
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Drishti-10 vs TAPAS: Comparing India’s Indigenous MALE UAV Capabilities

India’s expanding unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ecosystem raises an important question: how much additional capability does Drishti-10 offer compared with the indigenous DRDO TAPAS-BH-201? Both platforms fall within the...

September 6, 2026
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HAL Set to Receive Three GE F404 Engines in India This Week

Following GE Aerospace’s confirmation that three F404-IN20 engines were shipped to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in August, the engines are now expected to arrive in India this week. The...

September 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Astra Mk1 to Undergo Range-Extension Trials for 160 km Reach

The Astra Mk-I beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) is expected to undergo range-extension trials later this year, potentially before the end of 2026. The upgrade is intended to increase the...

September 5, 2026
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GE to Supply 20 More F404 Engines to HAL for Tejas Mk1A Programme

GE Aerospace has confirmed that three additional F404 engines were shipped to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in August. The company, which has established a dedicated production line to fulfil...

September 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Indrajaal Unveils Infra Counter-Drone System to Protect Critical Infrastructure

India’s critical infrastructure is facing a growing need for protection against unauthorised and hostile drone activity. Indian counter-drone company Indrajaal has introduced Indrajaal Infra, a system designed to safeguard...

September 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Indian Army Equips 105mm Towed Gun With Anti-Drone Cope Cage

The Indian Army has been observed operating a 105mm towed field gun equipped with a protective anti-drone cope cage, demonstrating how the growing threat from FPV drones and loitering...

September 4, 2026
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Air Platforms

L3Harris Produces First Viper Shield EW Systems for Global F-16 Fleet

L3Harris Technologies has completed the initial F-16 Viper Shield electronic warfare suites as it expands full-rate manufacturing to fulfill an order for 233 systems for eight allied nations. The...

September 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Germany Delivers Final Advanced Dolphin Submarine to Israel

German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has delivered the Israeli Navy’s third and final Advanced Dolphin-class submarine. The vessel, INS Drakon, has departed the company’s facility in Kiel and...