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August 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Boosts SM-3 Interceptor Production Through Boeing, RTX Agreements

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing and RTX two seven-year framework agreements aimed at expanding the supply of key components for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IB...

August 16, 2026
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New Product Launches

Kalavinka Technologies Introduces AI-Enabled Nyx MK-I for GPS-Denied Operations

Kalavinka Technologies has unveiled the Nyx MK-I, an indigenous autonomous loitering munition developed to operate in GPS-denied and highly contested environments. Created by engineers associated with IIT Kharagpur, the...

August 16, 2026
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Vertotech Aerospace Reveals 120-km V-RUDRA SAM Concept

Vertotech Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based defense startup, is developing V-RUDRA, an indigenous medium-range Surface-to-Air Missile concept designed to address a broad range of aerial threats. The proposed missile is expected...

August 16, 2026
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Astra Mk-I Exports Face Integration Challenges With Foreign Fighters

India’s Astra Mk-I BVRAAM has emerged as a significant milestone in the country’s indigenous aerospace and defense development. Already operational with the Indian Air Force, the missile has demonstrated...

August 15, 2026
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Astra Microwave Anticipates QRSAM Orders for First Three Regiments

Astra Microwave Products is anticipating formal production orders for the first three regiments of India’s QRSAM air-defense system by the end of 2026. If awarded, the orders could establish...

August 15, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce Partner on 5th-Gen Engine for AMCA

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have outlined plans to partner on the development of a sovereign Indian combat aircraft engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The proposed...

August 15, 2026
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Simulator Division Introduces Multi-User VR System for Urban Warfare Training

The Simulator Development Division has introduced a next-generation multi-user VR system for urban warfare training, providing security forces with an immersive and measurable environment for tactical preparation. The platform...

August 14, 2026
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R&D

UK and Australia Strengthen Cooperation on AESA Radar Systems

The UK and Australia are moving toward greater defense technology cooperation by exploring the potential integration of Australian-developed radar systems into the UK Armed Forces. The agreement follows a...

August 14, 2026
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R&D

US Marines Conduct Counter-Drone Training Using Standard Weapons

The US Marine Corps has initiated service-level counter-drone training focused on using existing standard-issue weapons to defeat small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). The three-day event at Twentynine Palms, California,...

August 14, 2026
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Ukrainian Company Introduces UGV With 210-Kg Payload Capacity

Temerland, a Ukrainian unmanned systems developer, has introduced the Gnom L2, an upgraded UGV designed for transporting heavy military payloads in demanding operational environments. The new vehicle builds on...