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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 4, 2026
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Indian Air Force nears deal for 400 Astra Mk-I missiles to strengthen indigenous BVR capabilities

India is close to finalizing a major order for 400 Astra Mk-1 BVR air-to-air missiles, significantly boosting the Indian Air Force’s indigenous combat capabilities. Developed by the Defence Research...

April 2, 2026
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US Navy Grants $1.35B Contract to Lockheed for Hypersonic Integration on USS Zumwalt

Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.35 billion contract modification from the US Navy to support the development, production, and integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic weapon system...

April 1, 2026
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Solar Defence Supplies Upgraded 60 km Range Pinaka Mk-I to Indian Army

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has reached a key milestone by dispatching the Enhanced Pinaka Mk-I rocket system to the Indian Army, marking the first such delivery by a...

March 31, 2026
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Poland Advances Indigenous Missile Production With CAMM-ER Plant

Poland has taken a major step toward domestic production of advanced air defence systems by signing an agreement to build a CAMM-ER missile manufacturing and servicing center in Zielonka....

March 31, 2026
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India Plans Swarm Drone Launcher for Saturation Air Defence Attacks

In a significant step toward future warfare concepts, the Indian Army has issued a tender (TID: 54805218) for a Multi-Barrel Swarm Launcher System, highlighting a doctrinal transition toward high-volume,...

March 30, 2026
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Russia Proposes Pantsir-S1M Systems to Strengthen Protection of India’s S-400

Russia plans to offer India an expanded suite of air defence capabilities designed to reinforce the country’s layered air defence architecture and protect high-value assets from emerging aerial threats,...

March 27, 2026
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US Navy Awards $127M Contract for Northrop’s Coyote Sea-Skimming Targets

Northrop Grumman has secured a $127 million contract from the US Navy to deliver the 18th production batch of GQM-163A Coyote supersonic sea-skimming targets, including 28 systems and associated...

March 27, 2026
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KNDS and Elbit Systems Partner to Market EuroPULS Across Europe

KNDS and Elbit Systems Land have formalized a joint venture, EuroPULS GmbH, to jointly market the EuroPULS rocket artillery system to European armed forces, with both companies holding equal...

March 26, 2026
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US Approves $340M Agreement to Back Japan’s Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile

The US State Department has authorized a $340 million foreign military sale package to support Japan’s enhanced Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) program, encompassing various equipment and service provisions....