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Taiwan halts counter-drone acquisition program

Taiwan is reassessing a major fixed-site counter-unmanned aerial system procurement after operational evaluations reportedly revealed that the proposed systems did not satisfy required military performance standards. The project involved...

Canada boosts armored fleet with 190 vehicles

Canada has approved a major expansion of its Armored Combat Support Vehicle modernization initiative through a new agreement with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada covering the production of additional wheeled...

July 20, 2026
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Defense Unicorns nears Navy software deployment

Defense Unicorns has advanced to the operational assessment stage of a US Navy rapid capability initiative focused on transforming software deployment across maritime networks. After successfully completing prototype demonstrations,...

July 19, 2026
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Astra Microwave Delivers Indigenous Strategic Radar to DRDO for Final Trials

Astra Microwave Products Limited (AMPL) has reached a major milestone by successfully delivering a strategic naval radar system to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for final testing....

Hawk-1900 AESA Radar Debuts with 876 GaN TRMs for MiG-29 and Tejas Modernization

Data Patterns, the Chennai-based defence electronics company, has unveiled the prototype of its Hawk-1900, a next-generation Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar designed for lightweight fighter...

July 19, 2026
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Indian Navy Enhances Warship Power Architecture to Support Next-Generation DEWs

The Indian Navy has strengthened its future naval modernization plans by signing a ₹425 crore contract with Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) for the supply of 12 indigenous 1.25 MW...

July 18, 2026
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Exploring the Leclerc: France’s High-Tech Third-Generation Main Battle Tank

The Leclerc was designed as one of the most advanced main battle tanks (MBTs) of its era, integrating cutting-edge digital technologies, superior mobility, and powerful firepower into a highly...

BrahMos Order Elevates PTC Industries to Systems-Level Integration Role

In a major boost to India’s indigenous defense manufacturing ecosystem, Lucknow-based PTC Industries has secured a two-year contract from BrahMos Aerospace, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth....

July 18, 2026
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Evolving Drone Threats Drive Need for Soft- and Hard-Kill Protection on Indian Carriers

The widespread use of drones in the Russia–Ukraine conflict has reshaped modern military thinking on the protection of high-value assets. Traditionally, aircraft carriers were designed to defend against anti-ship...

Indian Army Awards Lokesh Machines ₹58.21 Crore Contract for 7.62mm Gun Upgrade Kits

Shares of Lokesh Machines climbed 2% to hit the upper circuit at ₹323.10 after the company announced that it had secured a ₹58.21 crore contract from the Master General...