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June 6, 2026
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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...

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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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...

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...

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...

US Clears $1.5 Billion Helicopter Deal for New Zealand

Washington has authorized a proposed $1.5 billion defense package for New Zealand that includes MH-60R helicopters and related military equipment, the US government announced on Friday. The US State...

US Army Procures SkyRaider Drones for Chemical and Biological Missions

The US Army has selected Teledyne FLIR Defense to deliver over 45 R80D SkyRaider drones under an $11.2 million contract supporting CBRN missions. Designed to aid troops operating in...

June 5, 2026
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