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Dynamatic Reveals ‘Super Kaatil’ Supersonic Strike Drone Concept

Dynamatic Technologies is developing a new supersonic loitering munition named “Super Kaatil,” representing a major step forward in India’s unmanned combat systems. The platform, described as an I-JAV, is...

April 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Adani Defence & Aerospace unveils upgraded ULM-ER missile with 10 km stand-off strike capability

Adani Defence & Aerospace has unveiled the ULM-ER, an extended-range UAV-launched missile that represents the most advanced evolution of its precision-guided munition family. Also designated ULPGM-V3, the system has...

April 26, 2026
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Land Platforms

Defence Research and Development Organisation reveals next-gen tracked and wheeled armoured platforms

Vehicles Research and Development Establishment has unveiled its next-generation Advanced Armoured Platforms—both tracked and wheeled—at its facility in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, on April 25, 2026. The launch was led by...

April 26, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Defence Research and Development Organisation’s VL-SRSAM moves closer to induction with production approval imminent

The VL-SRSAM (Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile) program has reached its final pre-induction phase, marking a significant advancement in the Indian Navy’s efforts to strengthen its naval air...

April 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Saab pitches SLIM mast to Indian Navy, enhancing stealth, sensor fusion, and deck integration

Saab has presented its SLIM (Saab Lightweight Integrated Mast) system to the Indian Navy, positioning it as a cutting-edge solution for integrated sensor architecture, reduced radar visibility, and efficient...

Bharat Dynamics Limited supplies India’s first production-grade wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to Naval Science and Technological Laboratory

Bharat Dynamics Limited has marked a major breakthrough in indigenous defence manufacturing by delivering India’s first production-standard wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to Naval Science and Technological Laboratory at Visakhapatnam. Co-developed...

Fincantieri Advances Plan to Convert Italian Navy Patrol Ships into Full Combat Platforms

Fincantieri has entered into an agreement to enhance the Italian Navy Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) fleet by upgrading the ships to a “full combat” standard. Managed by OCCAR, the...

Pentagon Injects $1B Into L3Harris Technologies Missile Unit Ahead of Market Debut

The United States Department of Defense has completed a $1 billion funding commitment to scale up L3Harris Technologies’ Missile Solutions business, enhancing production of critical missile components and paving...

April 24, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Taiwan Confirms $6.6B Defense Package With US, Plans Co-Production of Ammunition

Taipei has approved six US-linked defense procurement deals totaling 208.77 billion New Taiwan dollars ($6.6 billion), which include a co-production program for large-caliber ammunition. The agreements were concluded with...

April 24, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Netherlands Joins United States Air Force in CCA Program for Loyal Wingman Drones

The Netherlands has partnered with the United States Air Force on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, formalizing plans to acquire prototype drones as part of the initiative’s development...