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May 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

DroneShield, Terma Partner on C-UAS

DroneShield and Terma have entered into a strategic partnership to develop integrated counter-drone (C-UAS) solutions. The collaboration focuses on combining AI-based detection, electronic warfare systems, and command-and-control software into...

May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon to Supply Patriot Interceptors

Raytheon has secured a $441.6 million contract to supply Patriot GEM-T missile systems under Operation Epic Fury. The deal expands a broader $2.4 billion framework agreement and supports ongoing...

May 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Navy Accepts 70th E-2D Hawkeye

Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the US Navy, highlighting continued production momentum for the carrier-based surveillance aircraft. Developed to replace the older E-1 Tracer,...

May 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Christens Navajo-Class Ship

The US Navy has officially christened its seventh Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue vessel, the USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), during a ceremony held in Mobile, Alabama. The ship...

May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

DRDO Develops 300kW Laser Weapon

Defence Research and Development Organisation is developing a 300 kilowatt directed energy weapon designed to engage aerial threats such as drones, missiles, and loitering munitions at ranges of up...

May 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Flying Wedge Unveils Kaalbhairav UAV

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace has unveiled plans to develop a 1-ton MALE variant of its Kaalbhairav UAV, marking its entry into higher-end unmanned systems. The platform, designed with...

May 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Dynamatic, Aerodata Pitch AeroForce X UAV

Dynamatic Technologies, in partnership with Aerodata AG, is positioning the AeroForce X UAV as a strong contender for India’s tri-service MALE UAV requirement. A key differentiator of the platform...

May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Army Upgrades ZU-23-2 to C-UAS Role

The Indian Army has launched a major modernization program to upgrade its legacy ZU-23-2 air defence guns, transforming them into advanced counter-drone and low-altitude air defence platforms. The upgrade...

May 2, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Dynamatic Develops 20km EO/IR Payload

Dynamatic Technologies is expanding its footprint in the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance domain by developing an indigenous stabilised electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload. The system, designed as a multi-axis gimbal-stabilised sensor...

May 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

India to Issue Rafale RFP for 114 Jets

India is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal to Dassault Aviation for the acquisition of 114 multi-role fighter aircraft, marking a significant step in modernizing the Indian Air...