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August 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Orders Up to 12 UH-72B Lakota Helicopters

The US Army has awarded Airbus Helicopters a $115.4 million contract covering the procurement of up to 12 UH-72B Lakota light utility helicopters. The agreement also includes jettisonable cockpit...

US Boosts SM-3 Interceptor Production With New Deals

The US Department of Defense has signed seven-year framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to increase production of components for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IB and Block IIA...

Kalavinka Unveils AI-Powered Nyx MK-I Drone

Indian defense startup Kalavinka Technologies has unveiled the Nyx MK-I, an indigenous autonomous loitering munition designed to operate in contested and GPS-denied environments. Developed by engineers associated with IIT...

Vertotech Unveils 120-Km V-RUDRA Missile

Bengaluru-based defense startup Vertotech Aerospace has announced the development of V-RUDRA, an indigenous medium-range surface-to-air missile concept designed to address a broad range of aerial threats. According to the...

August 16, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Astra Mk1 Export Faces Fighter Integration Hurdles

India’s Astra Mk-I beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile has emerged as a major indigenous aerospace development and could offer export opportunities to countries operating compatible fighter aircraft. However, integrating the missile...

Astra Microwave Eyes QRSAM Orders This Year

Astra Microwave Products is expecting formal production orders for the first three regiments of India’s Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile system before the end of 2026, potentially creating a significant...

August 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Reliance, Rolls-Royce Team on AMCA Engine

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intent to partner on the design, development, manufacturing, and delivery of an indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft...

New VR System Simulates Urban Combat Training

The Simulator Development Division has developed an advanced multi-user virtual reality urban warfare training system intended to provide security forces with immersive, repeatable, and measurable tactical preparation. The platform...

August 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

UK, Australia Deepen AESA Radar Cooperation

The United Kingdom and Australia are exploring a new defense technology partnership that could lead to the integration of Australian-developed radar technology into UK military systems. A statement of...

August 14, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

US Marines Train to Fight Drones With Rifles

The US Marine Corps has begun specialized service-level training designed to improve the ability of Marines to counter small unmanned aerial systems using weapons already issued to frontline personnel....