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Red Cat secures NATO contract for Black Widow drone systems

Red Cat Holdings has won a contract from a NATO member state to supply its Black Widow small drone system, following a competitive tender, with deliveries expected this year....

April 6, 2026
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

NewSpace unveils Sheshnag20, signaling India’s entry into AI-driven swarm drone warfare

India’s drone warfare capabilities are advancing rapidly, with NewSpace Research & Technologies preparing to offer its Sheshnag20 system to the Indian Army for trials. As the country’s first indigenously...

April 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

India considers converting S4-class SSBNs into SSGNs to enhance long-range strike capabilities

India is considering a significant shift in its submarine strategy by exploring the conversion of its S4-class SSBN into a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine (SSGN), as well as building new...

April 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

India’s S4* SSBN reaches 90% indigenisation, advancing nuclear submarine self-reliance

India’s sea-based nuclear deterrent is advancing significantly with the reported commissioning of INS Aridhaman (S4) in April 2026 and the ongoing development of its successor, the S4*. The new...

April 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India’s hypersonic trio—Dhvani, LR-AShM, and ET-LDHCM—redefines strategic deterrence

India’s entry into the hypersonic weapons domain has moved beyond ambition into active execution, with a layered strike architecture now taking shape. Rather than a single system, India is...

India unveils a $7 billion initiative to co-develop next-gen AMCA engines

India’s Ministry of Defence is set to invest approximately $7 billion in the co-development of a sixth-generation jet engine for the AMCA Mk-2, signaling a major push toward advanced...

Indian Air Force nears deal for 400 Astra Mk-I missiles to strengthen indigenous BVR capabilities

India is close to finalizing a major order for 400 Astra Mk-1 BVR air-to-air missiles, significantly boosting the Indian Air Force’s indigenous combat capabilities. Developed by the Defence Research...

Sweden Commits $900M Investment to Strengthen Counter-Drone Capabilities

The Swedish government has committed over $900 million toward enhancing its air defense and anti-drone capabilities, marking a significant step in bolstering national and regional security. The investment will...

April 3, 2026
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Air Platforms

GCAP Grants First Joint Contract to Edgewing for Next-Generation Fighter Development

The GCAP governing body has awarded its first multinational contract to Edgewing, a joint industrial entity created by Italy, the UK, and Japan to lead the development of a...

US Navy Grants $1.35B Contract to Lockheed for Hypersonic Integration on USS Zumwalt

Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.35 billion contract modification from the US Navy to support the development, production, and integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic weapon system...