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June 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

AeroVironment, Ubiqconn join UAV project

Taiwan is working toward a more integrated drone ecosystem through a partnership focused on creating a common control platform for unmanned aircraft. The system will allow operators to manage...

June 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Rheinmetall plans cargo drone production base

Germany is investing in the future of autonomous logistics through plans to manufacture the Victor U250 heavy-lift drone domestically. The aircraft’s hybrid-electric propulsion and runway-independent operation make it suitable...

June 15, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

BMD trials advance India missile shield

India is continuing to enhance its missile defense shield through the successful advancement of its Phase 2 BMD program. Featuring next-generation interceptors and an integrated radar network, the system...

June 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

New decoy technology targets ISR deception

Speed 4 Defence Systems has introduced a domestic decoy technology aimed at protecting military assets from modern surveillance and precision-strike threats. By mimicking the signatures of real equipment and...

Uttam AESA contract decision nears

Astra Microwave is moving closer to securing a major production contract for the indigenous Uttam AESA radar, a key component of India’s future Tejas Mk1A fleet. The development highlights...

June 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

New hypersonic missile program progresses

India is examining an air-launched version of its ET-LDHCM hypersonic missile program that could dramatically enhance future precision-strike capabilities. By combining advanced air-breathing propulsion and Waverider technology, the missile...

June 13, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Tejas evolves into drone control fighter

The Tejas Mk1A may eventually become much more than a lightweight fighter aircraft. Its indigenous design and flexible software architecture could enable future integration with loyal wingman drones, ISR...

June 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

NASM-MR anti-ship missile passes debut trial

India has taken another step toward strengthening its indigenous maritime strike capabilities with the reported successful test of the NASM-MR anti-ship missile. Designed to engage enemy warships beyond the...

Hild Defence wins Army drone contract

The Indian Army is expanding its use of domestically developed drones through new orders for Hild Defence’s Atlas attack UAV and Talon FPV strike drone. Together, the systems provide...

June 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

UK undersea warfare gets new sonar buoy

Ultra Maritime has achieved a key milestone in anti-submarine warfare with successful trials of its new MSARS sonobuoy system. Designed for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft, the technology enhances...