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October 4, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Indian Navy to Commission INS Samarthak and INS Mangrol for Undersea Warfare and Weapons Testing

The Indian Navy is set to commission two new vessels, INS Samarthak and INS Mangrol, this month, strengthening indigenous weapons testing capabilities and enhancing anti-submarine warfare operations in India’s...

October 4, 2026
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

DRDO Seeks Industry Partners for Omnilight Photonic Transceiver Chip for Future Radar Networks

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the development of an indigenous Omnilight Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC), a microwave photonics transceiver...

October 4, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin Targets Major India Manufacturing Expansion With ₹87,150 Crore Airlifter Bid

Lockheed Martin has indicated that it is prepared to significantly expand its aerospace manufacturing presence in India if its proposal is selected for the Indian Air Force’s medium transport...

October 4, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

ASTRA MK-2 Integration Progresses as IAF Advances MK-3 Development

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has highlighted ongoing efforts to integrate the indigenous ASTRA Mk-2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile with additional fighter platforms, while preparatory activities...

BrahMos Leads India’s Expanding Defence Export Push in Southeast Asia

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has highlighted the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as a benchmark for India’s growing defence export capabilities, describing the system as one of the country’s...

October 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms

INS Trishul Arrives in Spain After Varuna Drills With French Navy

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul, a frontline guided-missile stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has arrived in Valencia, Spain, as part of its ongoing operational deployment across the Mediterranean,...

October 3, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

India’s 114-Rafale Program Advances Toward Year-End Decision With Greater Indigenous Integration

India’s ambitious plan to acquire 114 Rafale fighter aircraft is progressing, with the Ministry of Defence expected to reach a key decision point before the end of the current...

Raytheon Secures $24.4 Billion US Navy SM-6 Interceptor Contract

Raytheon has received a contract valued at up to $24.4 billion to manufacture Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) multi-mission interceptors for the US Navy. The five-year agreement includes options for two...

US Army Selects Five Firms for 1,000-km PrSM Increment 4 Development

The US Army has awarded five separate Other Transaction Authority agreements to begin prototype development of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4, initiating efforts to create a rocket...

October 2, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Anduril and Voyager Join Forces on US Weapons and Missile Defense

Anduril Industries and Voyager Technologies have established a strategic partnership focused on propulsion and other technologies supporting US weapons and missile defense programs. The agreement will cover development, testing,...