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July 13, 2026
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AESA Radar: The Technology Revolutionizing Modern Military Sensing

Modern radar technology has undergone a dramatic transformation with the introduction of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) systems. Earlier mechanically scanned radars relied on rotating antennas that required time...

July 13, 2026
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India Clears High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite Acquisition to Boost Persistent Surveillance

India has cleared the acquisition of a fixed-wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) system to enhance long-endurance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities ahead of the planned deployment of...

July 12, 2026
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Astra Mk3 Set to Boost India’s Air Combat Capability Despite Production Timeline

India’s DRDO is advancing the development of the Astra Mk3, a next-generation Very Long-Range Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (VLR-BVRAAM) that is expected to become the country’s first indigenous...

July 12, 2026
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IAF Set to Induct 160-km Astra MkII Ahead of Extended-Range Upgrade

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is moving ahead with plans to induct the 160-kilometer version of the indigenous Astra MkII beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile as part of a phased strategy...

July 12, 2026
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GTRE Plans Scalable AMCA Engine With Future 145kN Upgrade Path

The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), operating under India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has outlined an ambitious roadmap for its indigenous 110kN fighter engine, which is being...

July 12, 2026
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HAL Prioritizes High-Altitude Performance for IMRH Over High-Speed Design

As military helicopter technology evolves toward high-speed hybrid and tilt-rotor aircraft, India’s Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) is following a different design philosophy centered on high-altitude operations and heavy-lift capability...

July 11, 2026
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DRDO Advances Netra MkII AWACS With Indigenous GaN Radar Development

India has advanced the Netra MkII Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&CS) programme into full-scale development, representing a significant step toward building a sovereign, network-centric airborne surveillance and...

July 11, 2026
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AWEIL, IIT Kanpur Partner to Develop Indigenous UAVs and Advanced Defence Technologies

Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) and IIT Kanpur have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of indigenous UAVs, ballistic technologies,...

July 10, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Lockheed Martin Wins $502M Contract to Sustain Apache Targeting Systems

Lockheed Martin has secured a $502 million US Army contract to support the advanced targeting and night vision systems deployed on AH-64 Apache helicopters serving both the United States...

July 10, 2026
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BAE Systems Eyes Polish Production of M88A2 Recovery Vehicles

BAE Systems is seeking closer industrial cooperation with Polish defense manufacturers to provide maintenance, repair, and potential production support for the M88A2 Armored Recovery Vehicle within Poland. The partnership...