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August 9, 2026
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AMCA Development Opens to Private Industry While India Protects Design and IP

India’s decision to bring private industry into the development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) represents a major shift in the country’s defence manufacturing strategy. While companies such...

August 9, 2026
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Type 212CD: A Look at Europe’s Advanced Next-Generation Attack Submarine

A submarine does not always need superior speed to gain an advantage. In many undersea operations, the ability to remain undetected can be far more valuable. This principle is...

August 8, 2026
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ADE Expands Manufacturing and FCS Simulation Capabilities for Next-Generation Defence Programs

The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), one of the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) premier aerospace laboratories, has initiated a series of infrastructure upgrades to strengthen India’s indigenous aircraft...

August 8, 2026
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Agni Missiles Retain Full Test Range Despite Fuel Cost of Airspace-Avoidance Manoeuvres

India’s Agni series of long-range ballistic missiles can consume a substantial share of their propellant during test flights because of sharp mid-course manoeuvres designed to keep their trajectories away...

August 8, 2026
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Why India Needs a 500-km Subsonic Cruise Missile Alongside BrahMos

India’s missile arsenal has expanded significantly over the past decade. Systems such as the supersonic BrahMos and the upcoming Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) are providing the armed...

August 7, 2026
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Viper Shield Completes First Two-Ship F-16 Flight Test by L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies has successfully completed the first two-ship flight test of its Viper Shield electronic warfare system aboard F-16 fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone toward full-rate production for...

August 6, 2026
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US Army Supports Tiberius’ Development of 150-km Ramjet Artillery Round

The US Army is partnering with Tiberius Aerospace under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to support the advancement of the company’s Sceptre liquid-ramjet artillery projectile, which is...

August 6, 2026
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T-90 Main Battle Tank: Inside Russia’s Long-Serving Armored Workhorse

The Soviet Union may have vanished more than 30 years ago, but its armored engineering legacy remains visible on modern battlefields. The T-90 is a prime example. Rather than...

August 5, 2026
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US Navy Designates Next-Generation Virginia Boats as SSGNs

US Navy Reclassifies 19 Virginia-Class Submarines as Guided Missile SSGNs The US Navy has officially redesignated 19 future Virginia-class submarines from fast attack (SSN) to guided missile submarines (SSGN),...

August 5, 2026
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GAO Warns of Delays and Risks in US Air Force’s B-52 Upgrade Effort

GAO Flags Cost Overruns and Delays in US Air Force’s $21B B-52 Modernization Program The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has warned that the US Air Force’s $21-billion B-52...