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BlackBerry and thyssenkrupp to Deliver Core Software for Canada’s Next Submarines

QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, has entered into a partnership with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to deliver embedded software capabilities for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. Initiated in 2021,...

EU Clears $92M Funding for Patria-Led FAMOUS Vehicle Program

The European Commission has approved €79 million ($92.8 million) in funding for Phase 3 of the FAMOUS program, a multinational initiative led by Patria aimed at developing advanced armored...

Northrop Supplies Anti-GPS Jamming Airborne Navigation System

Northrop Grumman has handed over the first production example of its next-generation airborne navigation system, engineered to preserve positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities in GPS-contested environments. Known as...

April 20, 2026
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British Army Tests Tank-Based Counter-Drone Capabilities

Approximately 350 troops from the British Army have experimented with new tactics for tackling aerial threats without leaving the protection of their tanks, as unmanned systems become a persistent...

April 20, 2026
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Japan Proposes Mogami-Class Stealth Frigates to India with Co-Production

Japan has proposed supplying India with its cutting-edge Mogami-class frigate, coupled with a co-production arrangement that would see the ships built in Indian shipyards. The initiative underscores a significant...

April 20, 2026
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India Builds Indigenous Diagnostic System for MiG-29K Upgrade

In a push to improve fleet readiness, the Indian Navy has issued a Request for Information dated April 11, 2026, inviting private industry to participate in the NASK 1-29K...

April 19, 2026
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GTRE Plans Kaveri 2.0 for Future Tejas Replacement

India is revitalizing its indigenous aero-engine ambitions with the Kaveri 2.0 program, spearheaded by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE). Designed as a next-generation evolution of the Kaveri Dry...

April 19, 2026
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Pinaka Gains Focus as Army Reviews Grad Rocket Replacement

The Indian Army is moving toward a significant overhaul of its rocket artillery framework by replacing ageing Grad launchers with expanded deployments of the indigenous Pinaka MBRL. Plans suggest...

April 19, 2026
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DRDO Plans 100kW Laser Trials for Navy Destroyers

India is nearing a breakthrough in naval defense technology as the DRDO prepares to test a 100 kW directed energy laser system under the DURGA II program. Designed for...

April 19, 2026
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Rudram-2 Nears Final Trials, Production Expected by 2027

India is close to inducting its next-generation Rudram-2 missile, which has entered the final stages of validation and is likely to receive production approval in the near future. Developed...