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Data Patterns Unveils Hawk-1900 AESA Radar for MiG-29UPG and Tejas Mk1A Upgrades

Data Patterns, the Chennai-based defence electronics company, has unveiled the prototype of its Hawk-1900, a next-generation Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar designed for lightweight fighter...

July 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

Astra Microwave Hands Over Strategic Naval Radar to DRDO for Final Evaluation

Astra Microwave Products Limited (AMPL) has reached a major milestone by successfully delivering a strategic naval radar system to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for final testing....

July 18, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Russia Proposes Joint T-90MS Tank Production Following India’s 1,000th T-90S Achievement

Russia has offered to deepen its long-standing defence partnership with India by proposing the joint production of the T-90MS main battle tank (MBT). The proposal, put forward by Russian...

Lokesh Machines Wins ₹58.21 Crore Army Contract for 7.62mm Machine Gun MOD Kits

Shares of Lokesh Machines climbed 2% to hit the upper circuit at ₹323.10 after the company announced that it had secured a ₹58.21 crore contract from the Master General...

July 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

Indian Navy Carriers Require Layered Soft- and Hard-Kill Counter-Drone Defences

The widespread use of drones in the Russia–Ukraine conflict has reshaped modern military thinking on the protection of high-value assets. Traditionally, aircraft carriers were designed to defend against anti-ship...

PTC Industries Secures Strategic BrahMos Contract, Expands into Systems Integration

In a major boost to India’s indigenous defense manufacturing ecosystem, Lucknow-based PTC Industries has secured a two-year contract from BrahMos Aerospace, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth....

July 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Leclerc Tank: A Closer Look at France’s Advanced Third-Generation MBT

The Leclerc was designed as one of the most advanced main battle tanks (MBTs) of its era, integrating cutting-edge digital technologies, superior mobility, and powerful firepower into a highly...

July 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

INS Malvan Joins Indian Navy as Second Mahe-Class ASW Vessel to Enhance Littoral Defense

The Indian Navy is set to strengthen its coastal defence capabilities with the commissioning of INS Malvan, the second vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)...

July 17, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Taiwan’s Indigenous Submarine Project Fuels Debate on Possible Indian Underwater Technology Involvement

Reports claiming that Indian sonar technology or related naval components may have been incorporated into Taiwan’s indigenous submarine programme have drawn significant attention across the Indo-Pacific. However, neither India...

July 17, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Exicom Unveils Mesh and COFDM-Based Condor Lite IW Communication Solution for Unmanned Ground Vehicles

As unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) take on greater roles in reconnaissance, logistics, surveillance, and combat support, the need for compact and dependable communication systems is becoming increasingly critical. Addressing...