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June 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

Joint heavy-lift helicopter project progresses

Russia and China are moving closer to producing a new heavy-lift helicopter designed for challenging operating conditions. The aircraft will improve troop transport, logistics, and rapid deployment capabilities while...

June 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India broadens Pralay manufacturing base

India is preparing to scale up production of the Pralay surface-to-surface missile as its role within the Armed Forces continues to expand. The missile has already secured orders totaling...

June 7, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Alliance boosts security around Nordics

The alliance has expanded its military posture in Northern Europe through the activation of the Forward Land Forces Finland mission. The new force, which includes troops from Sweden, is...

June 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

India targets large-scale helicopter output

HAL’s helicopter roadmap highlights India’s growing commitment to self-reliance in rotary-wing aviation. With large-scale orders already planned and additional future requirements anticipated, the company is scaling infrastructure and supply...

June 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

IAF and Army complete defense system tests

India’s ongoing military modernization efforts are increasingly focused on network-centric warfare and joint operations. The integration of IACCS and Akashteer allows seamless coordination between air defence assets, missile batteries,...

June 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

BMP-2 replacement effort moves ahead

The FICV programme represents one of India’s largest indigenous armoured vehicle initiatives, with an estimated requirement exceeding 2,600 platforms. The vehicle is expected to combine advanced armour, high mobility,...

June 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Future warfare drives C-RAM, DEW adoption

India’s future air-defence doctrine is increasingly focused on countering mass drone attacks through a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic technologies. Systems such as the Bhargavastra micro-missile interceptor, advanced laser...

June 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

India scales up indigenous missile output

Following the successful use of the HSLD-Mk2 missile in combat operations, India is moving toward large-scale local production of the precision-guided weapon. The program focuses on enhancing strategic autonomy,...

June 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

New loitering weapon aims for 1000 km reach

India’s private defence sector is advancing into sophisticated unmanned combat technologies with the development of SHAKTI. The loitering munition is designed to integrate surveillance, target acquisition, and precision engagement...

June 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

France advances next-gen air combat missile

The latest MICA NG test demonstrated the missile’s ability to maintain effective target acquisition and tracking in high-speed flight environments. By validating key seeker technologies under challenging conditions, the...