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April 16, 2026
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Land Platforms

JLTV: America’s Next Tactical Vehicle

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) was developed to overcome the traditional compromise between speed and protection in military transport vehicles. Designed mainly for the United States Army and...

April 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Embraer Upgrades SABER M60 Radar

Embraer has completed the modernization of two Brazilian Army SABER M60 radar systems to the new 2.0 standard under a broader eight-unit upgrade program. The initiative is intended to...

April 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

India Bets on 450km GaN Radars

India is moving to strengthen national early warning capability through plans for a new 4D Active Electronically Scanned Array surveillance radar using Gallium Nitride technology. The system is expected...

April 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Australia Expands Missile Output Plan

Australia is accelerating sovereign missile manufacturing as NIOA and L3Harris renewed a strategic partnership to locally produce rocket motors and warheads. The agreement builds on a 2023 initiative supporting...

April 15, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Rafale deal may include Astra-2, BrahMos-NG

India isn’t just buying fighter jets—it’s redefining control over its air power. As talks with Dassault Aviation progress, the focus has shifted from procurement to independence. The goal? Equip...

April 15, 2026
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Air Platforms

India’s IMRH helicopter adopts new rotor system

Designing a helicopter isn’t just about making it fly—it’s about making it reliable under pressure. HAL’s upcoming IMRH takes a bold step by switching to a five-bladed articulated rotor...

April 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

HAL Eyes AR System for Engine Checks

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has launched a DRISHTI challenge to develop an AI and AR-based inspection system for aircraft engines, focusing on the HTT-40 trainer. The initiative aims to replace...

April 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

India Expands Prachand Fleet

The Indian Army and Indian Air Force are expanding their attack helicopter fleets with platforms like AH-64E Apache and LCH Prachand. Future inductions will significantly increase combat capabilities, including...

April 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Rheinmetall Expands Into Cruise Missiles

Rheinmetall has announced plans to enter the cruise missile sector through a partnership with Dutch defense firm Destinus, marking a significant expansion of its capabilities in precision strike systems....

April 13, 2026
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Finland Orders 112 More K9 Howitzers

Finland has signed a government-to-government agreement with South Korea to acquire an additional 112 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers, further strengthening its long-range artillery capabilities. The deal, valued at approximately...