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August 8, 2026
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Why India Needs a 500-km Subsonic Cruise Missile Alongside BrahMos

India’s missile arsenal has expanded significantly over the past decade. Systems such as the supersonic BrahMos and the upcoming Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) are providing the armed...

August 8, 2026
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Agni Missiles Retain Full Test Range Despite Fuel Cost of Airspace-Avoidance Manoeuvres

India’s Agni series of long-range ballistic missiles can consume a substantial share of their propellant during test flights because of sharp mid-course manoeuvres designed to keep their trajectories away...

August 6, 2026
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US Army Supports Tiberius’ Development of 150-km Ramjet Artillery Round

The US Army is partnering with Tiberius Aerospace under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to support the advancement of the company’s Sceptre liquid-ramjet artillery projectile, which is...

August 6, 2026
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India Develops Lightweight Air-to-Ground Missile for Future Drone Strikes

India is developing a compact air-to-ground (A2G) missile that could enhance the strike capabilities of its future unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet. The lightweight weapon is projected to weigh...

August 5, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Advances Next Generation Interceptor Toward Critical Design Review

Lockheed Martin Advances NGI Program With Successful Second-Stage Motor Case Test Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the burst test of the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) second-stage motor case, marking...

August 4, 2026
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Thailand Considers Procurement of India’s BrahMos Anti-Ship Supersonic Missiles

Thailand is evaluating India’s BrahMos anti-ship supersonic cruise missile to enhance the Royal Thai Navy’s maritime defense capabilities and strengthen coastal deterrence. The potential purchase forms part of the...

August 3, 2026
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India’s Akash Missile Production Set to Continue with Advanced Variants Through Next Decade: Sources

Akash Missile Production Shifts to Advanced Variants, Ensuring Long-Term Manufacturing Reports suggesting that production of India’s indigenous Akash air defence missile system is approaching its conclusion are inaccurate. According...

August 3, 2026
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DRDO Developing Lightweight UAV-Launched Precision Missile with INS and SAASM Navigation

DRDO’s Lightweight A2G Missile Aims to Boost Precision Strike Capability of Indian UAVs The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing a compact air-to-ground missile intended to equip...

August 3, 2026
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BAE Systems Explores Make in India Production for Tridon Mk 2 Air-Defence System

BAE Systems Explores ‘Make in India’ Production for Tridon Mk 2 V-SHORADS Platform BAE Systems is considering local production of its Tridon Mk 2 mobile air defence system in...

July 30, 2026
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Australia Successfully Tests MRGBAD Air Defense Prototype

Australia has validated the operational integration of its Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense (MRGBAD) prototype through a successful live-fire demonstration held during Exercise Taipan Strike 26. Conducted at the Woomera...