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April 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

PULS: Precision Launch System Explained

The PULS multiple rocket launcher is gaining global attention as militaries seek more adaptable artillery systems. Developed by Israel’s Elbit Systems from the Lynx concept, the launcher uses interchangeable...

April 18, 2026
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Land Platforms

K9 Vajra Gets Anti-Drone Survival Kit

The Indian Army is transforming the K9 Vajra-T into a more survivable frontline artillery system through layered counter-drone upgrades. A new remote weapon station replaces the manual gun mount...

April 18, 2026
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Naval Platforms

India Eyes LiB Scorpene With BrahMos

France’s Naval Group has proposed a next-generation Scorpene Evolved submarine to India, centered on lithium-ion battery technology. The change promises longer submerged operations, faster charging, and lower acoustic signature...

April 18, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Tata Develops Next-Gen UGV for India

Tata Advanced Systems has unveiled a new Indian-built UGV aimed at modern battlefield requirements. Featuring a fully tracked chassis, the system combines rugged mobility with a 1-ton payload capacity...

April 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Targets 2027 Sentinel Test Flight

The United States Air Force and Northrop Grumman are targeting a first flight of the LGM-35A Sentinel in 2027. The missile will replace the aging Minuteman III and modernize...

April 17, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Rheinmetall Starts Final Type 424 Ship

Naval Vessels Lürssen has started production of the third and final Type 424 signals intelligence vessel for the Germany Navy. The ships will replace the aging Type 423 Oste-class...

April 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

Raytheon Tests AI Eye on Black Hawk

Raytheon has flight-tested its RAIVEN Staring sensor suite aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, turning the aircraft into a mobile test platform. During zero-light operations, the system successfully mapped...

April 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Dynamatic Plans 2-Ton Super-Cheel UAV

Dynamatic Technologies has confirmed development of the Super-Cheel, a 2-tonne-class unmanned aircraft designed for around 30 hours of endurance. The Bengaluru firm’s project places it in India’s MALE UAV...

April 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

DRDO Gets 3-Year Prithvi-II Support

India’s Prithvi-II ballistic missile is undergoing maintenance and modernization as DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat issues tenders to sustain the fleet. A three-year annual maintenance contract focuses on technical support,...

April 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

India Develops New Submarine Coating

India is strengthening naval self-reliance through indigenous production of specialized submarine rubber tiles used to enhance underwater stealth. These advanced synthetic tiles are fixed to submarine hulls and help...