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India’s ₹65,000 Crore FICV Program Gains Momentum with New Industry Participation

India’s long-awaited Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) programme has entered a critical stage of development, with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) intensifying industry engagement through new Expressions of Interest...

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Directed Energy Weapons and C-RAM Set to Transform India’s Future Air Defence Strategy

The economics of air defence are undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by lessons emerging from recent conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Modern militaries are increasingly finding...

June 6, 2026
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Combat Success in Operation Sindoor Drives India’s Push for Indigenous Rampage Missile Manufacturing

India is advancing plans for large-scale domestic production of the Israeli-developed Rampage air-launched precision strike missile after its extensive operational use by the Indian Air Force (IAF) during Operation...

India Enhances Zorawar Survivability with NATO-Standard Protection Against Modern Autocannon Threats

India’s indigenous Zorawar Light Tank programme is poised for a significant survivability enhancement as the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) develops advanced armour solutions designed to counter NATO-standard 25...

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SHAKTI Drone Program Aims to Deliver Deep-Strike Capability Across 1,000 km Range

Bengaluru-based Anadrone Systems Private Limited has unveiled plans for SHAKTI, an indigenous long-range loitering munition designed to conduct precision strikes against high-value targets at distances of up to 1,000...

Tejas Mk1A Showcases Long-Range Radar Performance Ahead of Astra Mk2 Integration

India’s Light Combat Aircraft programme continues to advance with significant capability enhancements, as the Tejas Mk1A showcases the growing effectiveness of its indigenous systems. Recent evaluations have demonstrated the...

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France Validates MICA NG Infrared Seeker in High-Speed Rafale Flight Trial

The second development firing of the MICA NG (New Generation Missile for Interception, Combat, and Self-Defence) air-to-air missile has been successfully carried out from a Rafale fighter aircraft. The...

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