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April 7, 2026
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HAL Launches Challenge for Digital Twin of Gas Turbine Starter Engine

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has initiated an innovation drive through its DRISHTI challenge framework, calling for the development of a high-fidelity digital twin software model for a gas turbine...

April 6, 2026
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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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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 6, 2026
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Honeywell and Odys Aviation collaborate on airborne anti-drone systems

Honeywell has partnered with Odys Aviation to develop an airborne counter-drone system that expands protection for critical infrastructure and strategic assets beyond traditional ground-based defenses. The solution combines Honeywell’s...

April 6, 2026
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India investigates development of ramjet-powered loitering munitions for high-speed attacks

The Indian Army is exploring supersonic loitering munitions to counter next-generation air defenses and emerging battlefield threats. The system uses a ramjet engine that maintains high-speed flight by compressing...

April 5, 2026
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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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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...

April 2, 2026
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UK and France Initiate Joint Program for Next-Generation Meteor Missile Replacement

The UK and France have formalized a memorandum of understanding to begin work on a potential successor to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. The year-long study will evaluate future...

April 2, 2026
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Hanwha Offers K9 Howitzer for US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon Initiative

Hanwha Defense USA has confirmed that its K9 mobile howitzer will serve as the foundation of its proposal for the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program. The initiative...

April 2, 2026
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Stratasys Enters Pentagon Initiative to Boost Adoption of 3D Printing Technologies

Stratasys is set to participate in a US Department of Defense program designed to broaden the use of additive manufacturing within military systems. The company will contribute to the...