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New TEJAS STOL drone revealed in India

Indian defence startup Aryavart Technologies has introduced a new tactical unmanned aerial vehicle called TEJAS STOL, aimed at supporting long-range battlefield and surveillance missions. The Bhopal-based company, which earlier...

Tejas Mk1A engine deliveries expected soon

HAL has expressed confidence that the supply of GE F404-IN20 engines required for the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft program will improve significantly in the coming months. According to HAL...

May 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Inside the Hermes surveillance drone

The Hermes family of unmanned aerial vehicles has played a major role in transforming modern intelligence and reconnaissance operations. Developed by Israeli defence company Elbit Systems, these medium-altitude, long-endurance...

Gerald Ford carrier completes 326-day mission

After nearly a year at sea, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has returned to its home base in Norfolk, Virginia, following a 326-day deployment. The mission marked...

Poland troop deployment plan dropped by US

Washington has reportedly canceled plans to deploy around 4,000 American soldiers to Poland as part of changes to US military positioning in Europe. The decision came shortly after the...

May 15, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Meet the M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle

The M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) was developed for the US Army to deliver rapid troop mobility for infantry brigade combat teams operating in demanding environments. Unlike traditional armored...

Core Systems Supplies Army C2 Computers

Core Systems has won a contract to supply its ATMOS2 ruggedized tactical computers for the US Army’s Command and Control-Now (C2NOW) initiative, part of the broader Next Generation Command...

Hanwha, Milrem Develop UGV for Romania

Hanwha Aerospace has partnered with Estonia-based Milrem Robotics to jointly compete for Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle program, with the agreement signed during the BSDA 2026 defense exhibition in Bucharest....

May 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Israel Extends F-35I Range With Tanks

Israel has awarded a $34-million contract to Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone to develop and integrate external fuel tanks for the Israeli Air Force’s F-35I “Adir” fighter fleet, aiming to...

Germany Integrates NH90 on F124 Ships

Germany’s arms procurement agency has contracted Turbo-Technik to integrate the newly introduced NH90 Sea Tiger maritime helicopter onto the German Navy’s F124-class frigates. The work includes structural modifications to...