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July 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

US Army Awards Five Companies Contracts for Autonomous Tactical Logistics Vehicle Prototypes

The US Army has awarded contracts to five companies to develop prototype medium-sized autonomous robotic platforms designed to support tactical logistics missions. AM General, American Rheinmetall, Carnegie Robotics, HDT...

India-France Rafale deal faces IPR challenges

India and France continue to work toward finalizing an expanded Rafale fighter agreement while discussions increasingly focus on technology sharing and indigenous capability development. Alongside aircraft production, both sides...

New portable C-UAS targets high-altitude threats

Zen Technologies has unveiled a new portable counter-drone solution designed specifically for troops operating in high-altitude and challenging battlefield environments. Lightweight and highly mobile, the system combines advanced radio-frequency...

July 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Successful trial confirms Kusha M1 performance

India’s indigenous Project Kusha continues to make steady progress as engineers advance the country’s next generation of long-range air defense technology. Recent testing demonstrated encouraging performance from one of...

July 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Counter-drone system enters final trial stage

India is moving closer to fielding a new indigenous counter-drone weapon as Solar Defence and Aerospace advances the Bhargavastra system toward operational readiness. Developed to defeat swarms of drones...

July 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

New partnership targets next-gen vertical lift

Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines are strengthening their long-standing partnership by exploring advanced propulsion technologies that will power the future of vertical lift aviation. The collaboration seeks to accelerate...

Naval Group selects Saft for Li-ion batteries

Naval Group has selected Saft to provide advanced lithium-ion battery technology for future Barracuda and Scorpene submarines, marking another important step in the evolution of underwater naval capabilities. Compared...

July 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

$1.2B deal adds three E-2D Hawkeye aircraft

Northrop Grumman will deliver three additional E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II aircraft to the US Navy as part of its continuing effort to modernize carrier-based airborne surveillance capabilities. Often...

UK boosts next-generation combat air development

July 23, 2026
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Unmanned System
New Product Launches

UK showcases indigenous collaborative aircraft

The UK has showcased its first home-developed collaborative combat aircraft concept as BAE Systems introduced the Brontanax prototype at the Farnborough International Airshow. The aircraft represents a new generation...