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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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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 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...

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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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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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 11, 2026
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New MoU drives indigenous defence research

Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited has entered into a strategic collaboration with IIT Kanpur to accelerate research, development, and industrial production of indigenous defense technologies. Combining advanced academic...

July 11, 2026
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Netra MkII program enters engineering phase

India is significantly strengthening its airborne surveillance network through the development of the Netra MkII Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. Built on modified Airbus A321 aircraft, the...

July 10, 2026
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Bayonet 250 order boosts Greensea production

The US Marine Corps is continuing its investment in autonomous mine countermeasure technologies by expanding the deployment of Greensea IQ’s Bayonet 250 unmanned underwater vehicle. Engineered for operations across...

July 10, 2026
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New EOS RWS combines drone detection and defeat

Electro Optic Systems is advancing Australia’s counter-unmanned aircraft capability through the development of an integrated remote weapon station that combines kinetic firepower with precision-guided munitions. The R400 SLINGER merges...