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July 6, 2026
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PT PAL and Naval Group Begin Construction of Indonesia’s First Evolved Scorpène Submarines

Indonesia’s state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL, in partnership with France’s Naval Group, has officially begun construction of the first two Evolved Scorpène-class submarines for the Indonesian Navy at its shipyard...

July 6, 2026
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UK Scraps Meteor Upgrade to Pursue Next-Generation Air-to-Air Missile

The UK has decided to forgo a planned mid-life upgrade of the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, opting instead to develop an entirely new successor. According to UK Defence Journal,...

July 5, 2026
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Eurofighter Typhoon: Inside Europe’s Premier Multirole Air Dominance Fighter

Modern air forces require combat aircraft capable of adapting instantly to changing battlefield conditions. Whether conducting air superiority missions, precision strikes, or supporting reconnaissance operations, today’s fighters must deliver...

Adani Defence Launches ₹4,500 Crore Missile Manufacturing Hub in Madhya Pradesh

Adani Defence & Aerospace has launched the development of a ₹4,500 crore integrated missile and propellant manufacturing ecosystem in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, by laying the foundation stone for a...

July 5, 2026
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Autonomous Combat AI Set to Transform India’s AMCA and Ghatak Combat Capabilities

India’s defence modernization is increasingly extending beyond advanced aircraft and weapons into the realm of autonomous combat artificial intelligence, AI-driven drone operations, machine-speed targeting, and intelligent aerial coordination. Although...

July 5, 2026
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DRDO Develops Indigenous Atomic Co-Magnetometer Gyroscope for Quantum Navigation

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is advancing the development of an indigenous Atomic Co-Magnetometer Gyroscope (ACMG) prototype, a breakthrough that could significantly strengthen India’s capabilities in quantum...

July 4, 2026
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India Explores European Sixth-Generation Fighter Programs to Advance Future Air Power

India is evaluating the possibility of joining one of Europe’s sixth-generation fighter aircraft programmes as part of a broader strategy to secure access to next-generation air combat technologies. The...

India Considers Defence Barter Deal with Brazil Linking C-390M to Tejas Mk1A and Akash

India is considering an innovative defence barter deal with Brazil that could see Embraer’s C-390M Millennium transport aircraft acquired in return for the export of Tejas Mk1A light combat...

July 4, 2026
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India-France Sixth-Generation Cooperation Could Boost AMCA MkII AI and Combat Cloud Capabilities

India is independently developing the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) MkII as a 5.5-generation stealth fighter featuring an Artificial Intelligence-based Electronic Pilot (E-Pilot) that will function as an intelligent...

Indonesia Eyes Additional BrahMos Missile Batteries Through Phased Defence Acquisition

Indonesia is considering expanding its planned procurement of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, with discussions on purchasing additional missile batteries expected to take center stage during Prime Minister...