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July 12, 2026
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IAF Set to Induct 160-km Astra MkII Ahead of Extended-Range Upgrade

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is moving ahead with plans to induct the 160-kilometer version of the indigenous Astra MkII beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile as part of a phased strategy...

July 12, 2026
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Astra Mk3 Set to Boost India’s Air Combat Capability Despite Production Timeline

India’s DRDO is advancing the development of the Astra Mk3, a next-generation Very Long-Range Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (VLR-BVRAAM) that is expected to become the country’s first indigenous...

July 11, 2026
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AWEIL, IIT Kanpur Partner to Develop Indigenous UAVs and Advanced Defence Technologies

Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) and IIT Kanpur have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of indigenous UAVs, ballistic technologies,...

July 11, 2026
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DRDO Advances Netra MkII AWACS With Indigenous GaN Radar Development

India has advanced the Netra MkII Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&CS) programme into full-scale development, representing a significant step toward building a sovereign, network-centric airborne surveillance and...

July 10, 2026
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US Marine Corps Awards Greensea IQ $3.7M Contract for Bayonet 250 UGVs

The US Marine Corps is expanding its autonomous mine countermeasure capabilities by ordering four additional Bayonet 250 autonomous underwater ground vehicles from Greensea IQ under a $3.7 million contract....

July 10, 2026
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EOS to Build Integrated Remote Weapon System for Counter-Drone Missions

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has been awarded a contract to develop an integrated R400 SLINGER remote weapon system, combining a laser-guided rocket and a machine gun to strengthen Australia’s...

July 10, 2026
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BAE Systems Eyes Polish Production of M88A2 Recovery Vehicles

BAE Systems is seeking closer industrial cooperation with Polish defense manufacturers to provide maintenance, repair, and potential production support for the M88A2 Armored Recovery Vehicle within Poland. The partnership...

July 10, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Wins $502M Contract to Sustain Apache Targeting Systems

Lockheed Martin has secured a $502 million US Army contract to support the advanced targeting and night vision systems deployed on AH-64 Apache helicopters serving both the United States...

July 9, 2026
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Finland, Norway, and Latvia Explore Joint Purchase of Patria TRACKX Vehicles

Finland, Norway, and Latvia have formalized their intention to adopt Patria’s TRACKX tracked armored vehicle by signing a statement of intent aimed at expanding cooperation on advanced land mobility...

July 9, 2026
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Germany Clears $7.2 Billion Deal for Four MEKO A-200 Frigates

Germany has taken a major step toward modernizing its naval fleet after the Parliamentary Budget Committee approved the purchase of four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates worth approximately 6.3 billion...