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April 18, 2026
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Scorpéne Upgrade May Bring LiB Submarine with BrahMos-NG VLS

Naval Group has enhanced its proposal to the Indian Navy with the Scorpéne Evolved, an advanced submarine variant designed to significantly outperform the current Kalvari-class fleet. The platform aims...

April 18, 2026
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Tata Advanced Systems Builds Next-Gen UGV for Defence

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has unveiled a next-generation Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), reinforcing India’s focus on developing indigenous unmanned solutions for modern warfare. The fully tracked system, built...

April 17, 2026
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US Targets 2027 for Sentinel ICBM Test Launch

The US Air Force, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, is aiming for a 2027 first flight of the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM, marking a major step toward replacing the legacy...

April 17, 2026
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Rheinmetall Begins Building Germany’s Last Type 424 Intelligence Ship

Rheinmetall, through its naval arm Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), has initiated production of the third and final Type 424 SIGINT and reconnaissance ship for the German Navy. The construction...

April 17, 2026
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Raytheon Tests AI Vision System on Black Hawk in Zero-Light Flight

The UH-60 Black Hawk has received a major sensor upgrade with the integration of a new advanced observation system. Raytheon recently conducted flight tests of its RAIVEN Staring system,...

April 17, 2026
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Dynamatic Technologies Plans 2-Ton ‘Super-Cheel’ MALE UAV Development

Dynamatic Technologies, led by CEO Udayant Malhoutra, has announced the development of Super-Cheel, a next-generation unmanned aerial system in the 2-tonne class capable of sustaining flight for up to...

April 17, 2026
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DRDO Gets 3-Year Support Deal for Prithvi-II Systems

India is undertaking a significant maintenance and upgrade cycle for its Prithvi-II ballistic missile system, with the DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI) issuing key tenders to sustain its operational...

April 16, 2026
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L3Harris Conducts Red Wolf Trials on Skyraider II

L3Harris Technologies has carried out a demonstration showcasing the integration of its Red Wolf launched effects system with the Skyraider II International aircraft. The trial involved a test fit...

April 16, 2026
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US Army Boosts Gray Eagle Survivability With ELINT

The U.S. Army has contracted General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to enhance the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aerial system with new electronic intelligence (ELINT) capabilities, strengthening its...

April 16, 2026
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Australia Trials First Indigenous GMLRS Missiles

Australia has carried out its first live-fire test of locally manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at the Woomera Test Range, marking a key step in developing...