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Indian Navy Considers Three New Conventional Submarines to Bridge Future Capability Gap

India is considering the acquisition of three additional conventional submarines to bolster the Indian Navy’s underwater capabilities and address potential force-level gaps until the indigenous Project-76 submarine programme becomes...

June 6, 2026
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Advanced Fire Safety Systems Become Key Focus of Indian Navy’s Submarine Modernisation Drive

The Indian Navy is advancing the modernization of its submarine survivability infrastructure with a strong emphasis on next-generation Fire Warning Systems (FWS), Automatic Fire Detection Systems (AFDS), and integrated...

June 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

France Validates MICA NG Infrared Seeker in High-Speed Rafale Flight Trial

The second development firing of the MICA NG (New Generation Missile for Interception, Combat, and Self-Defence) air-to-air missile has been successfully carried out from a Rafale fighter aircraft. The...

Tejas Mk1A Showcases Long-Range Radar Performance Ahead of Astra Mk2 Integration

India’s Light Combat Aircraft programme continues to advance with significant capability enhancements, as the Tejas Mk1A showcases the growing effectiveness of its indigenous systems. Recent evaluations have demonstrated the...

June 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

SHAKTI Drone Program Aims to Deliver Deep-Strike Capability Across 1,000 km Range

Bengaluru-based Anadrone Systems Private Limited has unveiled plans for SHAKTI, an indigenous long-range loitering munition designed to conduct precision strikes against high-value targets at distances of up to 1,000...

India Enhances Zorawar Survivability with NATO-Standard Protection Against Modern Autocannon Threats

India’s indigenous Zorawar Light Tank programme is poised for a significant survivability enhancement as the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) develops advanced armour solutions designed to counter NATO-standard 25...

June 6, 2026
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Combat Success in Operation Sindoor Drives India’s Push for Indigenous Rampage Missile Manufacturing

India is advancing plans for large-scale domestic production of the Israeli-developed Rampage air-launched precision strike missile after its extensive operational use by the Indian Air Force (IAF) during Operation...

Brazil Eyes Acquisition of 20 Additional Swedish Gripen Fighters

Brazil plans to purchase 20 more Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets from Saab, increasing its planned fleet beyond the 36 aircraft already contracted. Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson said...

Milrem and VDL Defentec Launch Netherlands Production Line for Ukraine UGVs

As part of a program to supply 100 THeMIS UGVs to Ukraine, Milrem Robotics and VDL Defentec have established a dedicated manufacturing line in the Netherlands. The facility is...

June 5, 2026
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US Navy Explores Containerized Deployment Option for HELIOS Laser

Efforts are underway to develop a containerized architecture for the US Navy’s 60-kW-class HELIOS directed-energy weapon, with lawmakers seeking additional investment to accelerate the adoption of mobile laser-based defense...