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May 7, 2026
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Tonbo Imaging Reveals SharkJet High-Speed Jet-Powered Loitering Munition

Tonbo Imaging has introduced its latest jet-powered loitering munition, SharkJet, at the North Tech Symposium 2026 held in Prayagraj. The new system is designed as a high-speed autonomous strike...

May 3, 2026
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Indian Army Modernizing ZU-23-2 Guns with EO/IR Tracking and Automated Fire Control

The Indian Army is undertaking a high-priority modernization of its ZU-23-2 air defence guns, transforming the decades-old manually operated system into an advanced counter-drone and low-altitude air defence platform...

May 3, 2026
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DRDO Advances 300 kW Directed Energy Weapon with 20 km Engagement Range

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is moving forward with the development of an advanced 300 kW Directed Energy Weapon (DEW), highlighting India’s growing focus on next-generation combat...

May 2, 2026
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Dynamatic Technologies Unveils Indigenous EO/IR ISR Payload with 20 km Detection Capability

Dynamatic Technologies is making a significant move into the ISR mission systems market with the development of its own stabilised EO/IR sensor payload, reflecting the company’s evolution from an...

April 28, 2026
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Romania Conducts Trials of AI-Based Merops Counter-Drone System

Romania has tested the Merops AI-powered counter-drone system at the Capu Midia Air Defence Training Range on the Black Sea coast, as reported by Reuters. Defence Minister Radu Miruta...

April 28, 2026
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SSS Defence Launches T12 Tactical Shotgun with Unique Drop-In Trigger

SSS Defence has introduced the T12, a next-generation 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun engineered for contemporary military operations. Built with rugged materials and innovative features, the gas-operated, magazine-fed platform includes a...

April 27, 2026
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Dynamatic Reveals ‘Super Kaatil’ Supersonic Strike Drone Concept

Dynamatic Technologies is developing a new supersonic loitering munition named “Super Kaatil,” representing a major step forward in India’s unmanned combat systems. The platform, described as an I-JAV, is...

April 24, 2026
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Taiwan Confirms $6.6B Defense Package With US, Plans Co-Production of Ammunition

Taipei has approved six US-linked defense procurement deals totaling 208.77 billion New Taiwan dollars ($6.6 billion), which include a co-production program for large-caliber ammunition. The agreements were concluded with...

April 23, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany Awards Multi-Billion-Euro Contract to Rheinmetall for Loitering Munitions

The German Armed Forces has placed a multi-billion-euro framework order with Rheinmetall for the supply of FV-014 autonomous reconnaissance and strike drones. The contract carries an initial value of...

April 21, 2026
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Leonardo Deploys Complete Counter-Drone Kill Chain for Naval Platforms

Leonardo DRS is advancing naval counter-UAS capabilities through its Maritime Mission Equipment Package (M-MEP), which is being embedded into a range of maritime platforms. Designed for fast integration on...