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May 2, 2026
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HVF Avadi Issues EOI for Advanced Electromagnetic Turret Traverse Systems for T-90 and T-72 Tanks

AVNL’s Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi has initiated a major modernization drive for India’s armored fleet through a newly issued Expression of Interest (EOI) focused on turret traversing...

May 2, 2026
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GTRE Launches Search for Industry Partner to Develop Indigenous High Energy Ignition System

The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has taken a major step in advancing India’s aero-engine self-reliance by issuing an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the indigenous development and production...

India Preparing Rafale RFP for 114-Fighter Program with Major Local Manufacturing Push

The Indian government is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Dassault Aviation by mid-next month, taking a major step forward in the Indian Air Force’s multi-role...

May 2, 2026
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Dynamatic Technologies Unveils Indigenous EO/IR ISR Payload with 20 km Detection Capability

Dynamatic Technologies is making a significant move into the ISR mission systems market with the development of its own stabilised EO/IR sensor payload, reflecting the company’s evolution from an...

May 1, 2026
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Redback IFV: Australia’s Next-Generation Armored Combat Vehicle

In today’s battlefield environment, victory depends less on size and more on agility, survivability, and precision firepower. Inspired by the highly aggressive Australian Redback spider, the Redback infantry fighting...

May 1, 2026
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India Advances AI-Powered Radar for Tracking Hypersonic Threats

India is working on an advanced radar capability aimed at detecting hypersonic missiles capable of flying faster than Mach 5, exceeding 6,000 kilometers (3,700 miles) per hour. Detecting such...

Textron Unveils RIPSAW M1 Armed With Loitering Munition Capability

A new unmanned ground vehicle developed by Textron Systems and Howe & Howe Inc. has been introduced with the capability to launch loitering munitions. Named the RIPSAW M1, the...

April 30, 2026
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Northrop Adopts Green Hills Software for Advanced Military GPS Navigation Platform

Green Hills Software’s real-time operating system has been chosen by Northrop Grumman for integration into its latest GPS-upgraded navigation system supporting US military aircraft. Northrop incorporated the INTEGRITY-178 tuMP...

April 30, 2026
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MBDA and Safran Advance THUNDART Rocket From Design to Demonstration in 18 Months

The THUNDART rocket program has reached an important development stage as MBDA and Safran Electronics successfully moved the system from design phase to demonstration within 18 months. Testing at...

Raytheon Secures $833M ESSM Block 2 Contract Supporting 12 Allied Nations

Raytheon has secured an approximately $833-million US Navy contract modification to manufacture additional ESSM Block 2 missile assemblies and transport containers for 12 allied countries. The award falls under...