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June 20, 2026
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HAL’s N-CATS Naval Drone Appears Headed Toward a Dedicated Carrier-Based Design

HAL and the Indian Navy are progressing with the development of the Navy Combat Air Teaming System (N-CATS), a carrier-capable Loyal Wingman drone designed to operate alongside crewed naval...

June 20, 2026
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Engine Replacement on Tejas Mk1A Could Trigger Major Redevelopment Effort, Expert Says

A former HAL engine division engineer has cautioned that replacing the General Electric F404-IN20 engine in the Tejas Mk1A would be a highly complex undertaking rather than a simple...

June 20, 2026
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Upgraded WhAP 8×8 Gains Enhanced Weapons, Sensors and Survivability Features

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), working with Kalyani Group, has introduced the latest version of its Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, incorporating a range of upgrades that...

June 19, 2026
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KNDS Reveals CAPINT Tank Concept Featuring Unmanned Teaming Capabilities

A new armored warfare concept from KNDS aims to transform how European militaries employ main battle tanks on future battlefields. Known as CAPINT (CAPacité INTermédiaire), the vehicle has been...

June 18, 2026
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India Clears New Military Drone Technology Hub in Uttar Pradesh

As part of its drive to expand domestic unmanned warfare capabilities, India has sanctioned a 5-billion-rupee ($52.9 million) National Military Drone Technology Hub in Uttar Pradesh. To be established...

June 18, 2026
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US Navy Advances F-35C Integration of LRASM Maritime Strike Missile

The US Navy has completed the first stage of its F-35C LRASM integration program, progressing efforts to arm the fifth-generation carrier-based fighter with a long-range anti-ship weapon capable of...

June 18, 2026
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Thales and Renault Introduce 4×4 Command Vehicle for Unmanned Systems Operations

Renault Group and Thales have unveiled the “4 TROOP” prototype, a modified 4×4 vehicle developed to function as a mobile command hub for unmanned and autonomous systems. Designed to...

June 17, 2026
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THUNDART strike weapon nears French approval

France is advancing plans to field a modern long-range strike capability through the THUNDART program, a domestically developed precision-guided rocket artillery solution. Designed to deliver accurate strikes against high-value...

June 17, 2026
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Lockheed and GM join forces on defense output

Lockheed Martin and GM Defense are exploring ways to integrate high-volume commercial manufacturing practices into defense production. The collaboration focuses on improving production efficiency, strengthening supply chains, and accelerating...

June 17, 2026
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Blackbeard hypersonic missile wins first order

Castellion has secured a key production-related contract supporting the transition of its Blackbeard hypersonic missile from prototype development to early operational capability. Designed as a scalable long-range strike solution,...