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India developing advanced FRCV armour capable of defeating 800 mm-class threats

India’s next-generation Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) programme is expected to gain a major survivability enhancement after the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) revealed that it is developing advanced...

May 25, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Astra Mk3 enters crucial airborne trial phase ahead of production clearance

India’s Astra Mk3 long-range air-to-air missile programme, linked to the SFDR-based “Gandiva” project, is preparing to enter its most critical development stage as integrated airborne testing is expected to...

SSS Defence Supplies Advanced G72 SMGs to Punjab Police

Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has successfully delivered another batch of its G72 submachine guns to the Punjab Police, reflecting the growing trust placed in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing sector. The...

May 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

MiG-35: Russia’s Practical Multirole Fighter for Modern Combat

The MiG-35 represents Russia’s approach to practical air combat capability rather than an attempt to replicate the stealth-centric philosophy of fifth-generation fighters. Derived from the battle-tested MiG-29 family, the...

Taiwan Reports Massive Chinese Naval Deployment Across Regional Waters

Taiwanese officials have reported that China has deployed more than 100 vessels — including navy ships, coast guard cutters, and auxiliary maritime platforms — across a vast area stretching...

Poland Set to Receive First Batch of US F-35 Stealth Fighters

Poland will soon take delivery of its first F-35 stealth fighters under a defense agreement with the United States, part of Warsaw’s broader effort to reinforce security near the...

May 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms

MK 48 Torpedo: The Silent Hunter Beneath the Seas

Naval warfare today extends far below the ocean surface, where silence and stealth often determine victory. The MK 48 torpedo is one of the most powerful weapons operating in...

May 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

India Starts Development of Indigenous 105mm Gun for Zorawar Tank

India has reportedly launched development of a domestically designed 105mm gun for the Zorawar Light Battle Tank programme, underscoring the country’s continued push toward self-reliance in critical armoured warfare...

May 23, 2026
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Indian Army Developing LVCCS for Integrated Precision Strike Operations

A year after Operation Sindoor showcased the increasing importance of precision long-range strike capability in contemporary warfare, the Indian Army is reportedly moving toward full digital integration and automation...

AVNL Delivers 1000th Indigenous T-90(IM) Tank to Indian Army

The Indian Army today received its 1000th T-90(IM) tank from Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), manufactured indigenously at the HVF/AVNL facility in Avadi. The achievement highlights India’s growing self-reliance...