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August 10, 2026
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India Moves to Join France-Led FCAS Sixth-Generation Fighter Program

India has initiated formal steps to explore joining the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), the French-led multinational program aimed at developing a sixth-generation fighter system. The move indicates New...

August 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany and Netherlands Procure 69 More Boxer RCT30 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

ARTEC, the joint venture of KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, has been awarded a contract for 69 additional Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles for Germany and the Netherlands. The agreement,...

Operation Sindoor Boosts BrahMos’ Global Profile and International Export Demand: Report

The reported battlefield performance of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile during Operation Sindoor has emerged as a major factor behind growing international interest in the weapon. According to a...

August 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Type 212CD: A Look at Europe’s Advanced Next-Generation Attack Submarine

A submarine does not always need superior speed to gain an advantage. In many undersea operations, the ability to remain undetected can be far more valuable. This principle is...

August 9, 2026
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AMCA Development Opens to Private Industry While India Protects Design and IP

India’s decision to bring private industry into the development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) represents a major shift in the country’s defence manufacturing strategy. While companies such...

August 9, 2026
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Russia Pitches Su-57 to India With Advanced Air-to-Air and Hypersonic Missile Capabilities

Russia has reportedly presented an extensive package of advanced air-launched weapons and unmanned systems that could accompany any future Indian acquisition of the Su-57 stealth fighter. According to information...

August 8, 2026
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Japanese F-2 Deployment to India Could Mark New Phase in Indo-Pacific Air Cooperation

Japan is reportedly preparing to deploy its Mitsubishi F-2 fighter aircraft to India for a bilateral air exercise later this month, potentially marking the first time Japanese F-2s operate...

August 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Why India Needs a 500-km Subsonic Cruise Missile Alongside BrahMos

India’s missile arsenal has expanded significantly over the past decade. Systems such as the supersonic BrahMos and the upcoming Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) are providing the armed...

August 8, 2026
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Agni Missiles Retain Full Test Range Despite Fuel Cost of Airspace-Avoidance Manoeuvres

India’s Agni series of long-range ballistic missiles can consume a substantial share of their propellant during test flights because of sharp mid-course manoeuvres designed to keep their trajectories away...

August 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

ADE Expands Manufacturing and FCS Simulation Capabilities for Next-Generation Defence Programs

The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), one of the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) premier aerospace laboratories, has initiated a series of infrastructure upgrades to strengthen India’s indigenous aircraft...