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June 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Rheinmetall plans cargo drone production base

Germany is investing in the future of autonomous logistics through plans to manufacture the Victor U250 heavy-lift drone domestically. The aircraft’s hybrid-electric propulsion and runway-independent operation make it suitable...

June 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Project-76 sparks new submarine design race

Project-76 is expected to become a landmark program in India’s efforts to build fully indigenous conventional submarines. Competing design approaches from major domestic shipbuilders are driving innovation in stealth,...

June 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

New hypersonic missile program progresses

India is examining an air-launched version of its ET-LDHCM hypersonic missile program that could dramatically enhance future precision-strike capabilities. By combining advanced air-breathing propulsion and Waverider technology, the missile...

June 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

New decoy technology targets ISR deception

Speed 4 Defence Systems has introduced a domestic decoy technology aimed at protecting military assets from modern surveillance and precision-strike threats. By mimicking the signatures of real equipment and...

June 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

NASM-MR anti-ship missile passes debut trial

India has taken another step toward strengthening its indigenous maritime strike capabilities with the reported successful test of the NASM-MR anti-ship missile. Designed to engage enemy warships beyond the...

June 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

Tejas evolves into drone control fighter

The Tejas Mk1A may eventually become much more than a lightweight fighter aircraft. Its indigenous design and flexible software architecture could enable future integration with loyal wingman drones, ISR...

June 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New GaN chip boosts wireless performance

Northrop Grumman has introduced an advanced GaN-based microchip aimed at boosting high-frequency communications and radar performance. Designed for satellite links, military networks, and future 5G/6G connectivity, the compact device...

June 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms

UK undersea warfare gets new sonar buoy

Ultra Maritime has achieved a key milestone in anti-submarine warfare with successful trials of its new MSARS sonobuoy system. Designed for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft, the technology enhances...

June 11, 2026
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Land Platforms

Army Plans 300 More K-9 Vajra Howitzers

The Indian Army is considering a major expansion of its self-propelled artillery fleet through the acquisition of 300 additional K-9 Vajra howitzers. The proposed procurement, valued at approximately 230...

June 11, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany Unveils New IRIS-T SHORAD System

German defense company Diehl Defence has introduced its latest short-range air defense solution, the IRIS-T SLS MK4, at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026. The new system combines radar,...