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DRDO Converts STAR Target Vehicle Into Affordable Supersonic Strike Missile Program

India is reportedly transforming its STAR (Supersonic Target Resembling Missile) program from a training asset into an operational tactical strike missile, creating a new indigenous weapon designed to deliver...

May 30, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

R-37M, Astra Mk II and Gandiva Set to Form Backbone of IAF’s Future BVR Missile Arsenal

India is quietly reshaping its beyond-visual-range air combat capabilities through a mix of imported and domestically developed missile systems, creating a future BVRAAM portfolio designed to rival some of...

HAL Expands Private Sector Role in Prachand Production Following Major LCH Order

HAL has initiated a new outsourcing effort for the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand through a limited tender for precision-machined components, underscoring the company’s drive to expand manufacturing throughput...

May 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Battelle Helps Bring US Army’s First New Hand Grenade Since Vietnam Era Into Production

United States Army has partnered with Battelle to advance the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade into full-rate production following the completion of its material release process. The system represents the...

May 29, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

RTX Develops Self-Healing Communications Network for Contested Battlefields

BBN Technologies is advancing a next-generation “self-healing” communications system aimed at ensuring continuous connectivity for soldiers operating in electronically contested battlefields. Designed to support critical combat air support operations,...

May 29, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Patria Offers Industrial Support for Lithuania’s Potential CAVS Membership

Patria has indicated that it is ready to assist Lithuania should the country decide to join the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) initiative, following approval for the procurement...

May 29, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Kongsberg and OSI Join Forces on Submarine Navigation Solutions for Canada

Kongsberg has entered into a cooperation agreement with OSI Maritime Systems to advance submarine navigation capabilities in support of Canada’s next-generation undersea warfare requirements. The agreement supports the Canadian...

Lithuania Clears Acquisition of 936 Patria 6×6 Vehicles for Military Expansion

The Lithuanian State Defence Council has authorized the procurement of 936 Patria 6×6 wheeled armored vehicles to support the country’s newly established military division. The acquisition agreement is expected...

May 29, 2026
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Land Platforms

Russia Proposes Joint Next-Generation Tank Program With India

Uralvagonzavod has indicated its readiness to partner with India on the development of a next-generation combat tank, according to CEO Alexander Potapov. The proposal comes as the Indian military...

IAF Expands Tejas Trainer Fleet to Prepare Pilots for Future Air Combat

The Indian Air Force’s decision to procure additional Tejas twin-seat trainer aircraft is reportedly driven by the introduction of an advanced pilot training framework known as LOHAR (Lead-in Fighter...