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July 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Indonesia Launches Evolved Scorpène Submarine Production with PT PAL and Naval Group

PT PAL Indonesia and France’s Naval Group have launched construction of the Indonesian Navy’s first two Evolved Scorpène-class submarines at PT PAL’s shipyard in Surabaya, marking a major step...

July 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Britain Drops Meteor Mid-Life Modernization in Favor of Future Air Combat Missile

The United Kingdom has officially shifted its air-to-air missile modernization strategy by cancelling plans for a mid-life upgrade of the Meteor missile and instead pursuing the development of a...

July 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Eurofighter Typhoon Explained: Capabilities, Operations, and Future Outlook

Modern air warfare requires aircraft capable of performing multiple missions within a single sortie, seamlessly transitioning from air superiority and interception to precision strike and reconnaissance support. The Eurofighter...

Adani Defence Establishes Integrated Missile Production Complex in Madhya Pradesh

Adani Defence & Aerospace has commenced construction of a ₹4,500 crore integrated missile and propellant manufacturing facility in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, with the foundation stone officially laid for what...

July 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

AI-Driven Autonomous Warfare Could Shape the Future of India’s AMCA and Ghatak Programs

One of the most strategically significant yet relatively underappreciated areas of India’s defence modernization is the rapid advancement of autonomous combat artificial intelligence (AI), AI-enabled drone warfare, machine-speed decision-making,...

July 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

India’s DRDO Unveils Progress on Indigenous Quantum Gyroscope Technology

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing a prototype Atomic Co-Magnetometer Gyroscope (ACMG), representing a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of indigenous quantum sensing and advanced...

July 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

India Eyes Global Sixth-Generation Fighter Collaboration to Accelerate Air Combat Modernization

India’s Ministry of Defence is exploring a strategic partnership with Europe’s leading sixth-generation fighter aircraft programmes, signaling its intent to remain at the forefront of future air combat technologies....

India Weighs C-390M Acquisition in Exchange for Tejas Mk1A Fighters and Akash Systems

India is exploring a landmark defence barter arrangement with Brazil that could involve the acquisition of Embraer’s C-390M Millennium transport aircraft in exchange for the export of Tejas Mk1A...

July 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

India and France Explore Advanced AI, Combat Cloud Technologies for AMCA MkII

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) MkII is being developed as an indigenous 5.5-generation stealth fighter equipped with an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Electronic Pilot (E-Pilot) system designed to...

Indonesia Plans Expanded BrahMos Procurement Under Multi-Phase Defence Deal

Indonesia is seeking to expand its planned purchase of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, with negotiations for additional coastal defence batteries expected to be a key agenda item...