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May 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Godrej Leads AMCA Engine Push

Godrej Aerospace has emerged as a leading contender for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine initiative as Gas Turbine Research Establishment expands its search for industrial partners under...

Adani Delivers ULPGM, AGNIKAA VTOL

Adani Defence & Aerospace has delivered the ULPGM precision-guided missile and AGNIKAA VTOL-I FPV loitering munition to the Indian Army under the Emergency Procurement-6 framework. The systems represent a...

Poland Signs $52B Defense Loan Deal

Poland has become the first nation to finalize a loan agreement under the European Union’s SAFE defence initiative, securing nearly 43.7 billion euros to modernize its military and defence...

May 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

USAF Picks L3Harris for C2 Upgrade

L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the US Air Force to develop key elements of the military’s Advanced Battle Management System, a secure command-and-control network designed to connect multidomain...

Cubic to Supply 140 F-35 Training Units

Cubic Defense has secured a follow-on contract to provide 140 P5 Internal Subsystems for Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Lot 21 aircraft production. Developed with subcontractor Leonardo DRS, the...

May 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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India Advances 300kW Laser Weapon

India is advancing development of a 300-kilowatt directed-energy weapon capable of engaging aerial threats at ranges up to 20 kilometers. The laser-based system integrates advanced beam-generation technologies, including high-gain...

ADE Reveals High-Speed Swarm Drones

India’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) has revealed the first image of its new attritable high-speed stealth swarm drones, representing a major advancement in India’s unmanned warfare capabilities. Inspired by...

Tonbo Unveils SharkJet Munition

Indian defense technology company Tonbo Imaging has introduced its new jet-powered loitering munition called SharkJet at the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj. Designed as a high-speed autonomous strike...

Kopin Wins $21.5M Thermal Sight Deal

Kopin has received a $21.5-million follow-on contract to manufacture thermal imaging assemblies for a portable US military weapon platform designed for battlefield operations in demanding environments. The Massachusetts-based company...

Raytheon to Deliver 120 SharpSight Radars

Raytheon has secured its largest SharpSight radar contract to date after Blue Raven placed an order for 120 surveillance radar systems covering production and sustainment support. Under the agreement,...