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US to Supply Used Subs to Australia

The maiden flight of Russia’s twin-seat Su-57D stealth fighter has renewed interest in the possibility of India becoming a future partner or customer for the advanced aircraft. Russian officials...

Russia Offers Su-57 Source Code Access

India’s Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft program has reached a crucial milestone following approval for the acquisition of three specialized surveillance platforms. Considered one of the...

Dassault Offers Falcon 10X for ISTAR

India’s next-generation S-5 ballistic missile submarine program has entered a critical development stage, with construction activities reportedly underway at the Shipbuilding Centre in Visakhapatnam. Although earlier discussions envisioned a...

May 31, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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India May Limit S-5 SSBN Fleet to Four

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a major modernization and sustainment effort for its MiG-29UPG fighter fleet as it prepares to keep the aircraft operational and combat-capable well...

May 31, 2026
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Air Platforms
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MiG-29UPG Gets Weapons Overhaul

Taiwan has reported a significant increase in Chinese maritime activity, with more than 100 naval, coast guard, survey, and auxiliary vessels deployed across waters stretching from the Yellow Sea...

HAL Outsources Parts for Prachand Boost

The MiG-35 represents Russia’s latest evolution of the MiG-29 family, offering a cost-effective multirole fighter solution that blends modern avionics, advanced sensors, and improved combat capabilities. Developed by Mikoyan...

May 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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India Expands Future BVR Missile Arsenal

Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has completed another delivery of its indigenous G72 submachine guns to the Punjab Police, highlighting the growing adoption of locally developed small arms by Indian law...

DRDO STAR Evolves Into Strike Missile

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has expanded its defense portfolio by entering the rapidly growing loitering munition sector, introducing an autonomous strike platform designed for precision battlefield operations. The system...

May 30, 2026
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Air Platforms
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AMCA Designed for Future VCE Engines

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) has achieved a major milestone with the delivery of the 1000th indigenously produced T-90(IM) Bhishma tank to the Indian Army from its Heavy Vehicles...

May 30, 2026
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Land Platforms
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MGCS: Europe’s Next-Gen Combat System

The Indian Army is advancing battlefield digitization through the development of the indigenous Land Vectors Control and Coordination System (LVCCS), a network-centric command and fire-control architecture designed to automate...