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May 3, 2026
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Indian Army Modernizing ZU-23-2 Guns with EO/IR Tracking and Automated Fire Control

The Indian Army is undertaking a high-priority modernization of its ZU-23-2 air defence guns, transforming the decades-old manually operated system into an advanced counter-drone and low-altitude air defence platform...

May 2, 2026
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Dynamatic Technologies Unveils Indigenous EO/IR ISR Payload with 20 km Detection Capability

Dynamatic Technologies is making a significant move into the ISR mission systems market with the development of its own stabilised EO/IR sensor payload, reflecting the company’s evolution from an...

May 2, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

India Preparing Rafale RFP for 114-Fighter Program with Major Local Manufacturing Push

The Indian government is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Dassault Aviation by mid-next month, taking a major step forward in the Indian Air Force’s multi-role...

May 2, 2026
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GTRE Launches Search for Industry Partner to Develop Indigenous High Energy Ignition System

The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has taken a major step in advancing India’s aero-engine self-reliance by issuing an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the indigenous development and production...

May 2, 2026
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HVF Avadi Issues EOI for Advanced Electromagnetic Turret Traverse Systems for T-90 and T-72 Tanks

AVNL’s Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi has initiated a major modernization drive for India’s armored fleet through a newly issued Expression of Interest (EOI) focused on turret traversing...

May 2, 2026
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Indian Navy Plans Major MiG-29K Modernization with Uttam AESA Radar

The Indian Navy is moving ahead with a comprehensive upgrade program for its MiG-29K carrier fighters, selecting DRDO’s indigenous Uttam Mk2 AESA radar to replace the aging Zhuk-ME mechanically...

US Clears $4 Billion Patriot Missile Deal for Qatar

Washington has cleared a $4 billion Patriot missile sale to Qatar and authorized almost $1 billion in precision weapons sales to Israel, the US announced Friday. According to State...

May 1, 2026
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New Product Launches

Textron Unveils RIPSAW M1 Armed With Loitering Munition Capability

A new unmanned ground vehicle developed by Textron Systems and Howe & Howe Inc. has been introduced with the capability to launch loitering munitions. Named the RIPSAW M1, the...

May 1, 2026
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India Advances AI-Powered Radar for Tracking Hypersonic Threats

India is working on an advanced radar capability aimed at detecting hypersonic missiles capable of flying faster than Mach 5, exceeding 6,000 kilometers (3,700 miles) per hour. Detecting such...

May 1, 2026
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Redback IFV: Australia’s Next-Generation Armored Combat Vehicle

In today’s battlefield environment, victory depends less on size and more on agility, survivability, and precision firepower. Inspired by the highly aggressive Australian Redback spider, the Redback infantry fighting...