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$798M contract expands Golden Dome constellation

Sierra Space has been awarded a $798-million contract by the US Space Development Agency to develop 18 advanced missile warning and tracking satellites for the Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche...

July 13, 2026
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Austria’s $1.1B vehicle bid attracts STI Steyr

Austrian defense manufacturer STI Steyr is positioning its LMV-X and LTV-X platforms for one of the country’s largest military vehicle acquisition programs. The modular vehicle family is designed to...

July 13, 2026
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Reactor expansion backs UK-Australia sub fleets

Rolls-Royce Submarines has begun a major expansion of its Raynesway facility to significantly increase nuclear reactor production supporting the United Kingdom’s Astute and Dreadnought submarine programs as well as...

July 13, 2026
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MBDA, Rheinmetall advance shipborne laser weapon

Germany has initiated development of an operational high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy through a partnership between MBDA Deutschland and Rheinmetall. Building upon extensive sea trials conducted...

July 13, 2026
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How AESA radars transformed air combat

Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar has become the foundation of next-generation military sensing by replacing mechanically rotating antennas with electronically controlled transmit/receive modules. This architecture enables simultaneous target...

July 13, 2026
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HAPS approval boosts India’s surveillance reach

India has approved the induction of fixed-wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) platforms to enhance long-duration intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities while awaiting deployment of its planned military satellite...

July 12, 2026
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Next-gen BVR missile not yet production-ready

Astra MkIII represents India’s most ambitious indigenous air-to-air missile project by incorporating solid-fuel ducted ramjet propulsion technology. Unlike conventional rocket-powered missiles, the ramjet continuously generates thrust throughout much of...

July 12, 2026
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IAF backs Astra missile range expansion

The Astra MkII missile program represents a significant enhancement in India’s indigenous air-to-air missile development. Featuring improved propulsion, greater engagement range, enhanced terminal maneuverability, and advanced seeker technology, the...

July 12, 2026
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AMCA engine roadmap extends to sixth-gen

DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment is developing an advanced indigenous fighter engine that will initially generate approximately 110 kN of thrust for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The...

July 12, 2026
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HAL shapes IMRH for extreme altitude flights

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) has been engineered with a strong emphasis on high-altitude performance rather than maximum cruising speed. Its conventional rotor configuration allows the helicopter...