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July 18, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

After 1,000th T-90S, Russia Offers India Local Production of Advanced T-90MS MBTs

Russia has offered to deepen its long-standing defence partnership with India by proposing the joint production of the T-90MS main battle tank (MBT). The proposal, put forward by Russian...

Indian Army Awards Lokesh Machines ₹58.21 Crore Contract for 7.62mm Gun Upgrade Kits

Shares of Lokesh Machines climbed 2% to hit the upper circuit at ₹323.10 after the company announced that it had secured a ₹58.21 crore contract from the Master General...

July 18, 2026
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

Evolving Drone Threats Drive Need for Soft- and Hard-Kill Protection on Indian Carriers

The widespread use of drones in the Russia–Ukraine conflict has reshaped modern military thinking on the protection of high-value assets. Traditionally, aircraft carriers were designed to defend against anti-ship...

BrahMos Order Elevates PTC Industries to Systems-Level Integration Role

In a major boost to India’s indigenous defense manufacturing ecosystem, Lucknow-based PTC Industries has secured a two-year contract from BrahMos Aerospace, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth....

July 18, 2026
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R&D
Naval Platforms

Exploring the Leclerc: France’s High-Tech Third-Generation Main Battle Tank

The Leclerc was designed as one of the most advanced main battle tanks (MBTs) of its era, integrating cutting-edge digital technologies, superior mobility, and powerful firepower into a highly...

July 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Indian Navy Inducts INS Malvan, Strengthening Coastal Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability

India’s coastal maritime security is set to receive a major boost as the Indian Navy commissions INS Malvan, the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on July...

July 17, 2026
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R&D

Speculation Grows Over India’s Potential Technology Link to Taiwan’s Hai Kun Submarine Program

Speculation surrounding the possible use of Indian sonar technology in Taiwan’s indigenous submarine programme has attracted widespread interest, but no official confirmation has been provided by either New Delhi...

July 17, 2026
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R&D

Exicom Introduces Condor Lite IW Tactical Communication System for Next-Generation UGVs

The growing deployment of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for reconnaissance, surveillance, logistics, and combat support has increased demand for tactical communication systems that are compact, lightweight, and highly reliable....

July 17, 2026
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R&D

HAL Unveils Tejas Mk1A AESA Radar Mounting Structure, Suggesting Larger Radar Aperture

HAL has offered its clearest public glimpse yet into the Tejas Mk1A’s radar integration by unveiling the aircraft’s front-end mounting structure for the Israeli ELM-2052 AESA radar. Although the...

July 17, 2026
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R&D

Raytheon’s Next-Generation Stinger Replacement Successfully Passes Key Intercept Test

Raytheon, an RTX business, has advanced the development of its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI) following a successful demonstration against simulated aerial targets. The test saw several NGSRI...