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April 9, 2026
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India Advances Surveillance Tech Beyond 50 km Detection Range

India is advancing its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities with the introduction of a new electro-optical system capable of identifying threats at ranges greater than 50 kilometers. Called the Rajak...

April 8, 2026
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Uttam AESA Radar Reaches Key Milestone with Tejas Flight Tests

India has reached a major breakthrough in its defence technology landscape with the Uttam AESA radar, developed by DRDO’s Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE). The advanced radar system...

March 31, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Woolpert Secures $49.9M Deal for Coastal Mapping Using Airborne LiDAR

Ohio-based engineering firm Woolpert has secured a two-year contract worth $49.9 million from the US Army to support the Interagency Airborne Technologies for Lidar, Analysis, and Surveying (I-ATLAS) program,...

March 31, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

IAF Set to Get Two Mountain Radars Under ₹1,950 Crore BEL Contract

In a move to strengthen aerial surveillance, the Ministry of Defence has finalized a ₹1,950 crore agreement with Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of two mountain radars and...

March 27, 2026
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Elbit Acquires Rights to German Laser Communication Technology for Military Applications

Elbit Systems’ German arm has signed an agreement with Cucuyo GmbH to obtain exclusive rights for the military adaptation of the startup’s laser communication technology. The deal allows Elbit...

March 25, 2026
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Mergers & JV

US Army and Navy Partner to Develop Deployable AI Translation System

US military forces are addressing a critical battlefield challenge by advancing real-time, cross-language communication capabilities in operational settings. Through a joint effort, the Army and Navy are developing a...

March 20, 2026
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US Navy grants $71M contract to Gecko Robotics for AI-based fleet maintenance

Gecko Robotics has secured a five-year US Navy contract worth up to $71 million to strengthen fleet sustainment through advanced inspection technologies. The agreement will see the company deploy...

March 19, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Element partners with Leonardo for advanced electromagnetic testing solutions for US Navy

Element US Space & Defense has teamed up with Leonardo DRS to support electromagnetic testing for the US Navy. The collaboration focuses on meeting evaluation requirements for systems under...

March 19, 2026
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Mitsubishi demonstrates AI-enabled UAV autonomy in Japan under Hivemind initiative

Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are advancing drone autonomy by enabling unmanned systems to independently sense, adapt, and execute missions while tracking targets and collaborating with each other....

March 19, 2026
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DroneShield integrates Robin Radar technology to enhance counter-drone capabilities

DroneShield has partnered with Robin Radar Systems to incorporate advanced 3D radar capabilities into its counter-drone architecture, enhancing detection across its sensor network. The integration improves the system’s ability...