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July 20, 2026
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Communication & Electronic
R&D

US Navy advances Defense Unicorns software trials

The US Navy has advanced Defense Unicorns into the operational assessment phase of a rapid capability initiative aimed at modernizing software deployment across naval networks. Following successful prototype demonstrations,...

$1.4B deal boosts Canada’s combat support fleet

Canada has approved a major expansion of its Armored Combat Support Vehicle initiative through a new production agreement with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada, reinforcing the long-term modernization of the...

Failed trials end Taiwan anti-drone program

Taiwan is reviewing a fixed-site counter-unmanned aircraft acquisition project following repeated evaluation trials that reportedly failed to satisfy operational performance requirements established by defense authorities. The planned systems were...

$11M funding boosts LightPath IR camera program

LightPath Technologies has secured an additional defense production order valued at $11 million to manufacture infrared imaging systems for counter-unmanned aircraft applications. The thermal cameras will be integrated into...

July 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Warship upgrades pave way for directed-energy weapons

Bharat Forge Limited’s contract with the Ministry of Defence for supplying 12 indigenous 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators represents a major advancement in India’s naval power-generation ecosystem. The...

Data Patterns reveals next-gen GaN AESA radar

Data Patterns has unveiled the Hawk-1900, an indigenous Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based Active Electronically Scanned Array radar designed for fighter aircraft upgrades and future combat aviation requirements. The compact radar...

July 19, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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DRDO receives strategic radar for final evaluation

Astra Microwave Products Limited has reached a crucial stage in its indigenous radar development programme by transferring an advanced naval radar system to DRDO for final qualification activities. The...

July 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

India offered local production of T-90MS MBT

The commissioning of INS Malvan marks another significant step in expanding the Indian Navy’s dedicated shallow-water anti-submarine warfare capability. As the second vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow...

Indian Army awards gun kit deal to Lokesh

Ongoing discussions surrounding reports of possible Indian-origin sonar technology appearing within Taiwan’s indigenous submarine program have renewed attention on the broader strategic importance of maritime defense technologies across the...

July 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Navy eyes dual-layer anti-drone protection

Exicom Technologies India has introduced the Condor Lite IW, a compact tactical communications solution developed to ensure reliable connectivity for unmanned ground vehicles operating in complex military environments. Engineered...