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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...

July 27, 2026
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MBDA Advances SPEAR 3 Program With Low-Rate Manufacturing Ahead of 2027 Deliveries

MBDA has entered low-rate production of the SPEAR 3 mini cruise missile after completing a successful testing campaign, with the first operational deliveries planned for early 2027. Developed as...

July 25, 2026
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Kusha M1 Interceptor Surpasses Planned Range, Reaches Nearly 150 km in Trial

India’s Project Kusha continues to gather momentum after the Kusha M1 interceptor missile exceeded its planned operational range during recent testing. Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL) Chairman Satyanarayan...

July 23, 2026
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CoAspire selected for allied strike missile

The US Navy has selected CoAspire to develop a new affordable ground-launched cruise missile designed to provide allied forces with enhanced long-range strike capabilities.The weapon is based on the...