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Kalavinka Technologies Introduces AI-Enabled Nyx MK-I for GPS-Denied Operations

Kalavinka Technologies has unveiled the Nyx MK-I, an indigenous autonomous loitering munition developed to operate in GPS-denied and highly contested environments. Created by engineers associated with IIT Kharagpur, the...

Vertotech Aerospace Reveals 120-km V-RUDRA SAM Concept

Vertotech Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based defense startup, is developing V-RUDRA, an indigenous medium-range Surface-to-Air Missile concept designed to address a broad range of aerial threats. The proposed missile is expected...

August 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Astra Mk-I Exports Face Integration Challenges With Foreign Fighters

India’s Astra Mk-I BVRAAM has emerged as a significant milestone in the country’s indigenous aerospace and defense development. Already operational with the Indian Air Force, the missile has demonstrated...

Astra Microwave Anticipates QRSAM Orders for First Three Regiments

Astra Microwave Products is anticipating formal production orders for the first three regiments of India’s QRSAM air-defense system by the end of 2026. If awarded, the orders could establish...

August 15, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce Partner on 5th-Gen Engine for AMCA

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have outlined plans to partner on the development of a sovereign Indian combat aircraft engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The proposed...

Simulator Division Introduces Multi-User VR System for Urban Warfare Training

The Simulator Development Division has introduced a next-generation multi-user VR system for urban warfare training, providing security forces with an immersive and measurable environment for tactical preparation. The platform...

August 14, 2026
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

UK and Australia Strengthen Cooperation on AESA Radar Systems

The UK and Australia are moving toward greater defense technology cooperation by exploring the potential integration of Australian-developed radar systems into the UK Armed Forces. The agreement follows a...

August 14, 2026
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

US Marines Conduct Counter-Drone Training Using Standard Weapons

The US Marine Corps has initiated service-level counter-drone training focused on using existing standard-issue weapons to defeat small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). The three-day event at Twentynine Palms, California,...

August 14, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Ukrainian Company Introduces UGV With 210-Kg Payload Capacity

Temerland, a Ukrainian unmanned systems developer, has introduced the Gnom L2, an upgraded UGV designed for transporting heavy military payloads in demanding operational environments. The new vehicle builds on...

August 14, 2026
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

Lockheed Invests in Modular Airframe for Hypersonic Weapons

Lockheed Martin is investing millions of dollars to develop a Modular Payload Delivery System (MPDS) that could allow a single missile-body design to accommodate a range of offensive and...