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March 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

New Aerial C-UAS System Planned

Defence India Startup Challenge 14 is encouraging development of airborne counter-drone solutions for helicopters. The Indian Army aims to deploy systems that detect and disrupt UAV threats using advanced...

March 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

Bhaumi Stand-Off Weapon Enters Testing

DRDO is advancing the Bhaumi air-to-surface weapon, a long-range system designed for high-impact strikes. Integrated with the Su-30MKI, it targets strategic infrastructure from safe distances. The weapon strengthens India’s...

March 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

E-2D Hawkeye: Eye in the Sky

The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye serves as a critical airborne command-and-control platform for modern naval operations, extending situational awareness far beyond the fleet. Developed as an evolution of earlier Hawkeye...

March 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Talon IQ Flies With Shield AI Hivemind

Northrop Grumman’s Talon IQ testbed has successfully completed a flight demonstration using Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy system, showcasing advanced mission capabilities. During the test, Hivemind controlled the aircraft to...

March 20, 2026
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US Army Tests 1,300-Mile Aviation Ops

US Army aviation units stationed in South Korea have demonstrated long-range operational capability during the Talon Reach exercise, successfully flying over 1,300 miles before executing a simulated island assault...

March 20, 2026
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Land Platforms

Inside the M1151 Armored Humvee

The M1151 Humvee represents an advanced evolution of the original High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, designed to address the demands of modern combat environments. Unlike earlier variants, the M1151...

March 20, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

US Navy Awards Gecko $71M AI Contract

The US Navy has awarded Gecko Robotics a contract worth up to $71 million to enhance fleet maintenance using AI and robotic inspection technologies. The five-year agreement will initially...

March 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

NH90 Explained: Europe’s Multirole Helo

Designed as a next-generation multi-role helicopter, the NH90 fulfills a wide range of military requirements, from battlefield mobility to naval operations. Created through a joint European effort, it combines...

March 19, 2026
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Navy Overhauls Procurement Structure

To modernize its procurement process, the US Navy has implemented a portfolio acquisition executive model, dividing responsibilities among dedicated leadership teams. These offices will focus on balancing cost, performance,...

March 18, 2026
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Bell Completes H-1 SPINE Upgrades

Bell Textron has successfully completed the first round of Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) upgrades on the US Marine Corps’ AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters,...