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July 21, 2026
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Unmanned System

Joint Strike Missile set for MQ-9B platform

General Atomics and Kongsberg have reached a major development milestone after completing two key design reviews for integrating the Joint Strike Missile onto the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft. Finalized in...

July 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

FAA clears Moog Black Hawk upgrade system

Moog has achieved a significant aviation milestone after receiving FAA certification for its GRC 4000 retrofit autopilot system developed for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The approval allows the advanced...

July 20, 2026
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Communication & Electronic

US Navy advances Defense Unicorns software trials

The US Navy has advanced Defense Unicorns into the operational assessment phase of a rapid capability initiative aimed at modernizing software deployment across naval networks. Following successful prototype demonstrations,...

July 19, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

DRDO receives strategic radar for final evaluation

Astra Microwave Products Limited has reached a crucial stage in its indigenous radar development programme by transferring an advanced naval radar system to DRDO for final qualification activities. The...

July 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Warship upgrades pave way for directed-energy weapons

Bharat Forge Limited’s contract with the Ministry of Defence for supplying 12 indigenous 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators represents a major advancement in India’s naval power-generation ecosystem. The...

July 18, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Leclerc Tank: France’s Advanced Main Battle Tank

RTX’s Raytheon has successfully completed another critical phase in the development of its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), the missile selected to eventually succeed the widely used Stinger...

July 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Navy eyes dual-layer anti-drone protection

Exicom Technologies India has introduced the Condor Lite IW, a compact tactical communications solution developed to ensure reliable connectivity for unmanned ground vehicles operating in complex military environments. Engineered...

July 17, 2026
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Uncategorized

Exicom launches lightweight tactical radio

Exicom Technologies has unveiled the Condor Lite IW, a lightweight tactical communication platform designed to strengthen connectivity for unmanned military ground vehicles. By combining intelligent Mesh networking with reliable...

July 17, 2026
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Hai Kun project renews focus on Indian expertise

Reports suggesting that Indian underwater technologies may have contributed to Taiwan’s submarine development have attracted widespread attention, but there is currently no official confirmation supporting these claims. Both India...

July 17, 2026
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New SHORAD missile nears Stinger replacement

Raytheon has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its upcoming Next Generation Short Range Interceptor, bringing the replacement for the iconic Stinger missile another step closer to operational deployment. The...