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US Army and Navy Partner to Develop Deployable AI Translation System

US military forces are addressing a critical battlefield challenge by advancing real-time, cross-language communication capabilities in operational settings. Through a joint effort, the Army and Navy are developing a...

March 24, 2026
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DRDO Initiates Ground Trials of ‘Bhaumi’ Stand-Off Weapon for Su-30MKI

India is moving forward in boosting its long-range strike capabilities with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) initiating groundwork for trials of the “Bhaumi” (BHM) stand-off weapon, which...

March 24, 2026
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Indian Army Eyes Helicopter-Based Anti-Drone System to Tackle Aerial Threats

Under Defence India Startup Challenge 14 (DISC 14), India has identified a critical weakness in Army Aviation and is seeking industry solutions for a helicopter-integrated anti-drone system. The initiative...

India Plans ₹40,000 Crore Investment in Eight Next-Gen Corvettes

India is on the verge of a major boost to its naval capabilities, with the Cabinet Committee on Security likely to approve a ₹40,000 crore initiative to build eight...

March 24, 2026
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IAF to Equip Su-30MKI With DRDO’s Supersonic LRASSCM for Extended Strike Capability

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has advanced India’s indigenous strike capabilities with the clearance of the Long Range Air-to-Surface Supersonic Cruise Missile (LRASSCM), a system set to...

Zen Technologies Expands Defence Portfolio Through Acquisitions, AI, and Major MoD Deal

Hyderabad-based Zen Technologies is repositioning itself as a broader defence technology player, moving beyond its traditional focus on combat simulators to deliver advanced systems for the Indian military and...

March 24, 2026
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US and Japan Advance Aegis Integration With First Live SPY-7 Radar Test

In a major step toward operational deployment, the US Missile Defense Agency has completed its first live-target tracking trial with the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar, supporting its integration into Japan’s Aegis...

March 24, 2026
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US Army Receives First Optionally Piloted Black Hawk Helicopter

An experimental UH-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk has been transferred to the US Army by Sikorsky and DARPA for advanced testing, representing a major step toward operational autonomy and...

March 24, 2026
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Milrem Robotics and PGZ Strengthen Estonia-Poland Defence Ties

Estonia’s Milrem Robotics and Poland’s Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have formalized a new partnership through a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding defence ties and boosting industrial cooperation in...

Canada Plans Replacement of C7 and C8 Rifles With Over 65,000 New Weapons

Ottawa has selected Colt Canada to supply over 65,000 assault rifles as part of its Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program, marking the replacement of the Canadian Armed Forces’ C7...