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May 30, 2026
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DRDO Converts STAR Target Vehicle Into Affordable Supersonic Strike Missile Program

India is reportedly transforming its STAR (Supersonic Target Resembling Missile) program from a training asset into an operational tactical strike missile, creating a new indigenous weapon designed to deliver...

May 30, 2026
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R-37M, Astra Mk II and Gandiva Set to Form Backbone of IAF’s Future BVR Missile Arsenal

India is quietly reshaping its beyond-visual-range air combat capabilities through a mix of imported and domestically developed missile systems, creating a future BVRAAM portfolio designed to rival some of...

May 29, 2026
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India Advances Missile Precision With New Navigation and Guidance Technology

The Defence Research and Development Laboratory is advancing a next-generation navigation and guidance package aimed at enhancing the targeting accuracy of future Indian missile systems. At the core of...

May 28, 2026
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L3Harris Partners with Poland for PAC-3 Missile Subcomponent Production

L3Harris Technologies has awarded a contract to Polish state-owned Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne S.A. to manufacture propulsion-related components for the Patriot PAC-3 missile defense system. The order covers Attitude Control...

May 28, 2026
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IAF Refines Mobile Engagement Tactics for S-400 Air Defence System

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly enhancing its operational doctrine for the S-400 Triumf after applying “shoot and scout” tactics during last year’s conflict with notable success. The...

Additional US Investment Boosts Freedom Eagle-1 Manufacturing Capacity

AeroVironment has received an additional $20.2 million in US government funding to scale up production of its Freedom Eagle-1 (FE-1) counter-drone missile system. The investment will fund the expansion...

May 25, 2026
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Astra Mk3 enters crucial airborne trial phase ahead of production clearance

India’s Astra Mk3 long-range air-to-air missile programme, linked to the SFDR-based “Gandiva” project, is preparing to enter its most critical development stage as integrated airborne testing is expected to...

May 20, 2026
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Northrop delivers 1,000th SABR radar

Northrop Grumman has delivered its 1,000th APG-83 SABR radar, marking a significant milestone in the modernization of legacy fighter aircraft such as the F-16. The Scalable Agile Beam Radar...

Hercules fleet support boosted by Canada

Lockheed Martin has secured $1.15 billion in updated contracts from Canada to maintain and modernize the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CC-130J Hercules transport aircraft. The agreements cover maintenance, repair,...

May 19, 2026
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Germany to deploy Patriot system to Turkey

Germany will deploy a Patriot air defense battery to Turkey under a NATO rotation mission aimed at strengthening regional missile defense. Around 150 German soldiers from Husum will be...